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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LIV
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Stenger throws out a powerful jab.
Murdock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stenger staying out of range there.
Stenger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murdock tries to clinch but Stenger is having none of it.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Stenger misses.
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Murdock misses.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Murdock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stenger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frank Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Stenger avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Murdock throws a leg kick
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Murdock misses with an uppercut
and Stenger counters with a straight right hand.
Stenger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murdock's head.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Murdock has been cut.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Murdock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Stenger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stenger on the side of the head.
Murdock fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Murdock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murdock misses with a looping right.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenger misses with a straight left.
Stenger swats away the attempt to clinch by Murdock.#T3#
Murdock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stenger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murdock somewhat.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Murdock.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger wants to slow Murdock down by chopping away at his legs.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body. Stenger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stenger scoring well with a low kick there.
Murdock throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
Stenger tries to work over Murdock's front leg with a kick but Murdock checks it. #T4#
Jab from Stenger.
Murdock closes the distance and clinches up with Stenger, looking for a takedown. Murdock pushes Stenger against the cage but Stenger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stenger tries to counter by clinching up but Murdock breaks away and moves out of range.
Murdock scores with a decent looking hook.
Stenger dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Murdock lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenger.
Murdock cracks Stenger with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock throws a combination that misses
and Stenger counters with a series of strikes. Murdock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murdock walks into a jab.
Stenger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murdock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Murdock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Stenger lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenger misses the target.
Stenger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murdock in his tracks.
Murdock misses with a takedown attempt - Stenger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stenger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Murdock might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stenger has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger cracks the inside of Murdock's front leg.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Murdock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Stenger.
Murdock throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.
Murdock connects with a jab.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murdock! But no joy.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Murdock.
Stenger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murdock under the eye.
Good shot there by Stenger.
Murdock fails with the takedown.#T2#
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stenger tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murdock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stenger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murdock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stenger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murdock's knee momentarily.
Stenger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murdock's hands.#T3#
Good shot there by Stenger.
Murdock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murdock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stenger is looking to clinch.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stenger but Stenger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Murdock.
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murdock shoots for a takedown but Stenger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stenger missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenger can pounce on him.
Murdock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Murdock swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger is looking to counter the offense by Murdock and move into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Stenger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murdock throws the left hand but Stenger avoids the punch easily.
Stenger slips a jab from Murdock.
Murdock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock cracks Stenger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Stenger.
Murdock throws a right hand that misses
and Stenger counters with a nice leg kick.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stenger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Murdock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock tries for a takedown but Stenger circles away easily
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenger misses with a straight right.
Murdock throws out a counter right but Stenger avoids it with no problem.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Murdock checks a low kick from Stenger.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murdock misses the body punch
and Stenger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger tries a low kick but Murdock avoids it.
It seemed like Murdock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stenger slips a straight right by Murdock.
Stenger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murdock under the eye.
Stenger throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range. #T1#
Stenger moves away from the strike by Murdock.
Stenger stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Stenger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murdock manages to circle out of the way.
Murdock lands a glancing blow to the side of Stenger's head.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Stenger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murdock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stenger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murdock misses with a shot to the body
and Stenger counters with a low kick, right behind Murdock 's knee. #T2#
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
Stenger is looking to counter punch.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stenger lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murdock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Stenger's head but Stenger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stenger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Stenger scores with a nice right hand.
Murdock misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Stenger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murdock.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?
Murdock takes one to the chin there.
Murdock misses with a takedown attempt
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Murdock.
A shot to the body from Murdock misses
and Stenger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stenger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murdock throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aksel Stenger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stenger lands a right hook to the body.
Stenger is looking to slow Murdock down with leg kicks. #T4#
Murdock fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdock misses with a body shot
and Stenger counters with a low kick, right behind Murdock 's knee.
Murdock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Murdock takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Stenger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murdock doesn't seem phased though.
Murdock with a poor takedown
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Stenger lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stenger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
Our winner, Aksel Stenger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFA 74 Lancaster vs Nixon
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeSilva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murdock's hands.
DeSilva moves to clinch but Murdock breaks away
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
Frank Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock tries to clinch up#TD#
and DeSilva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murdock!
Murdock prevents DeSilva from moving into mount.
Murdock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Murdock wants to control but DeSilva postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Murdock is trying to get back to half guard.
DeSilva trying to control the position but Murdock is working away.
DeSilva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Murdock's legs. #T1##SUB#
DeSilva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murdock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murdock is trying to control DeSilva's posture but DeSilva avoids it.
Murdock is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Murdock is not content to let DeSilva control the position.
Murdock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
DeSilva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murdock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murdock wants to control but DeSilva postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murdock taking punishment in the form of punches.
DeSilva prevents Murdock from escaping the position.
Murdock is letting DeSilva control him for a moment.
DeSilva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
DeSilva advances to full mount.
Murdock is squirming around, avoiding DeSilva's attempts to control the action.
Murdock trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
DeSilva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Murdock tries to lock up and control but DeSilva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Murdock is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeSilva controlling the pace for now.
DeSilva landing strikes from the mount.
DeSilva lands with some strikes.
DeSilva prevents Murdock from getting the reversal.
DeSilva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
DeSilva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murdock is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Murdock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murdock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murdock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murdock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murdock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
DeSilva wants to sweep here but Murdock controlling him for the moment.
Murdock wants to stand but DeSilva is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Murdock stands up from DeSilva's guard - Murdock perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeSilva is out of range and Murdock settles back down.
DeSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murdock misses with a left hand #TD#
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown. Murdock fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
DeSilva rushes Murdock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
Murdock working aggressively here.
DeSilva is trying to pull guard but Murdock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DeSilva wants to stall.
Murdock lands with a right to the head.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
DeSilva pulls Murdock into guard.
#SUB#
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murdock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murdock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock trying to stand up but can't free himself from DeSilva's guard.#SUB#
DeSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murdock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
DeSilva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?#T1##SU2#
Murdock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DeSilva, up you get!
DeSilva moves out of range of the leg kick from Murdock.
Murdock tries to land a body kick#TD#
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murdock won't allow DeSilva to pass to mount.
Murdock is looking to escape.
Murdock is looking to improve his position.
DeSilva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from DeSilva. #SUB#
DeSilva seems to be working for a kimura but Murdock defends the submission attempt.
Murdock works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
DeSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
DeSilva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murdock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeSilva, into his guard. #REVB#
Murdock wants to stand but DeSilva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
DeSilva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Murdock stands up and waves to DeSilva to follow him.
DeSilva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murdock's waist but Murdock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeSilva off to one side.
Murdock lands a head kick. DeSilva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Murdock misses its intended target. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as DeSilva blocks the leg kick.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
DeSilva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy right hand. Murdock should have avoided that one.
Frank Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva misses with a takedown
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab.
DeSilva checks a leg kick.
DeSilva dives in for a single leg takedown but Murdock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Murdock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murdock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murdock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
DeSilva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
DeSilva trying to control the action but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Murdock stops DeSilva from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
DeSilva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DeSilva working away.
DeSilva is working Murdock over with some ground and pound from side control.
DeSilva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Murdock to see if he's OK.
Murdock stops DeSilva from passing to mount.
DeSilva lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet but DeSilva drags him back down.
DeSilva tries to advance to mount but can't.
DeSilva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murdock manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeSilva's best efforts.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Murdock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Murdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murdock is still trying to improve position.
Murdock is in trouble now - DeSilva has advanced to mount!
DeSilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murdock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeSilva tries to control but Murdock wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Murdock really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB#
DeSilva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
DeSilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DeSilva landing shots from mount. #SUB#
DeSilva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murdock has worked his arm free - good work by Murdock!
Murdock struggling a bit here.
Murdock tries to escape but DeSilva is in control.
Murdock is trying to control DeSilva's posture but DeSilva avoids it. #T3#
DeSilva wants to control but Murdock is keeping him busy.
DeSilva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Murdock manages to get back to half guard.
Murdock is trying to stand up here but DeSilva is controlling him well. #SUB#
DeSilva is working for a kimura but Murdock is defending it quite comfortably.
DeSilva stops Murdock from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeSilva is pressing down on Murdock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdock is holding on for now.
Murdock pushes DeSilva off but DeSilva dives into side control.
Murdock is trying to control DeSilva's posture but DeSilva avoids it.
Murdock dodges the ground and pound from DeSilva.#SUB#
DeSilva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murdock sneaks back into half guard.
DeSilva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeSilva 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
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Event:
EFA 65 Nixon vs Yaj
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Murdock moves away from the strike by Kok.
Jab by Kok.
Murdock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Kok's corner calls for a 1-2. Kok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kok has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murdock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Kok misses with a low kick.
Frank Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kok cracks Murdock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murdock scores with a nice head shot.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Kok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Kok 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Kok.
#BC2#
Kok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Murdock pushes Kok up against the cage in a clinch.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Kok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murdock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Murdock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murdock throws a jab but it's blocked by Kok.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Kok checks it.
Kok avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kok blocks a head kick by Murdock.
Murdock closes the distance but Kok moves to the side
and Kok counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kok's efforts to push away.
Kok stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock. #T2#
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Kok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kok tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.
Kok has had enough of the clinch but Murdock keeps him there for the moment.
Kok has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Murdock does it's job there.
Kok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murdock takes one on the button.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Kok throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Kok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kok checks a leg kick nicely.
Murdock defending well as Kok loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Murdock avoids the head kick by Kok.
Murdock walks into a straight right hand from Kok.
Kok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock moves out of range of the strikes.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murdock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kok scores with a nice right hand.
Murdock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kok thuds a left hand into Murdock's body.
Kok tries a head kick but it misses.
Kok thumps Murdock with a low kick.
Murdock throws the left hand but Kok avoids the punch easily.
Murdock lands a jab to Kok's midsection.
Murdock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kok misses with a body kick.
Kok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
Kok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murdock.
Kok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kok moves away.
Kok just misses with a punch to the body.
Kok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murdock defends well and Kok ends up having to push Murdock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kok looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
It looked like Murdock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kok throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Kok loads up on a big right hand but Murdock slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kok ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Kok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murdock is able to avoid easily.
A lazy left from Kok finds it's target.#CL#
Murdock has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chew Kok will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murdock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kok misses with the combination.
Chew Kok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kok slips under a jab from Murdock.
Kok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock throws a series of strikes that have Kok backpedaling.
Kok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kok throws a hook to the side of Murdock's head but Murdock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kok avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock throws a shot from downtown. Kok moves away and avoids it.
Kok misses the shot to the body.
Murdock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murdock tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock throws a body punch but Kok moves out of range. #T1#
Murdock throws a leg kick but Kok checks it.
Kok connects with a right hand. Murdock shakes it off.
Kok lands an overhand right.
Kok misses with a shot to the body
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murdock's knee momentarily.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murdock tries to clinch but Kok is having none of it.
Murdock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kok lands a nice hook to Murdock's body. Murdock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Kok circles away.
Kok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murdock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murdock tried to score with a low kick but Kok checks it.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Kok moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kok counters with a body kick.#T2#
Murdock throws an off balance right hand
letting Kok counter with a right hand.
Jab by Murdock.
Kok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Kok.
Kok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock slips a straight right by Kok.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Kok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kok swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
It looked like Murdock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kok.
Murdock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kok has time to react.
Kok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kok.
Kok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murdock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Kok misses with a straight left.
It looked like Murdock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kok throws a low kick, looking for Murdock's leg but Murdock calmly moves out of range.
Kok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kok misses with a low kick as Murdock jumps back.
Kok moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Murdock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kok.
Kok just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurdock.
Murdock misses with a left hand
and Kok counters with a stiff right hand.
Kok throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.
Kok throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Kok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kok throws out a counter right but Murdock avoids it with no problem.
Kok misses with a straight left.
Kok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murdock circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kok manages to avoid it.
Kok just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Kok down.
Kok slips a straight right by Murdock.
Kok tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murdock throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kok! But no joy.
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!
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murdock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kok momentarily.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks Kok off balance momentarily.
Kok walks into a jab.
Kok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murdock. That one must have hurt.
Kok misses with a straight left.
Murdock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Murdock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock staying out of range there.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Kok counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kok throws an overhand right that lands on Murdock's shoulder, as Murdock tries to avoid the shot.
Kok misses with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a leg kick.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kok.
Murdock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kok slips a jab from Murdock.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kok.
A low kick from Murdock misses
and Kok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kok dodges the punch combination from Murdock.
Kok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kok throws out a leg kick but Murdock moves out of range and Kok only half commits.
A jab from Kok misses. #T1#
Kok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murdock throws a front kick aimed at Kok's knee but Kok avoids it well.
Kok throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok lands a right hook to the body.
Kok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Kok counters with a straight right hand.
Murdock throws out a leg kick but Kok moves out of range and Murdock only half commits.
Murdock backing away here, and Kok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kok stalks Murdock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murdock's face. Murdock staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Kok.
Murdock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kok.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Kok.
Kok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kok. #T2#
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kok scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock punishes Kok's body with a nice straight punch.
Kok looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murdock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murdock throws a series of punches but Kok moves out of range.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock tried to score with a low kick but Kok checks it.
Kok throws a fast counter high kick but Murdock manages to duck under it in time.
Murdock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kok's head backwards.
Kok missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock is looking to slow Kok down with leg kicks.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kok takes one on the button.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Kok swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Nice defenses there by Murdock.
Kok throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Kok circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Murdock finds it's target.
Kok misses with an uppercut.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Kok.
Murdock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick lands from Murdock.
Murdock tries to clinch but Kok moves away
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kok misses with a wild combination.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Kok.#T4#
Kok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murdock throws a looping overhand right but Kok ducks down to avoid it.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Murdock scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Kok checks a leg kick nicely.
Murdock tries a low kick but Kok avoids it.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kok.
Murdock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock backing away here, and Kok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kok misses with an uppercut
and Murdock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Kok's head but Kok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Kok misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chew Kok.
I think Kok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
EFA 54 Egyptian vs Turner
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Murdock cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Murdock back into the cage.#BC#
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
Harris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murdock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murdock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murdock connects with a looping right hand.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
Murdock throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range.
Murdock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murdock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murdock takes one to the chin there.
Harris tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murdock lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
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!
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murdock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Harris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Murdock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murdock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murdock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
A big right from Harris misses.
Murdock is looking for a counter combo.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Harris tries to clinch there but Murdock circles away.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Harris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him.
Murdock works over Harris's head and body with a nice combination.
Murdock misses with a leg kick.
Murdock motions for Harris to come forward. Murdock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Murdock scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock lands a slapping body shot.
Murdock lands a jab to the nose.
Harris throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Murdock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
Murdock misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Harris dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Murdock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murdock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murdock cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murdock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murdock lands a lovely overhand right.
Murdock scores with a body shot.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Murdock misses. #T3#
Murdock slips a jab from Harris.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
Harris throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murdock throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Murdock there.
Harris walks into a left hand.
Murdock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Murdock throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Murdock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harris's sensitive parts.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Harris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range. #T4#
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris stuns Murdock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Murdock misses with a kick to the body.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Murdock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Murdock dominated that round.
That's time! Murdock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Murdock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frank Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
Murdock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
Murdock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Murdock misses the jab.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock misses with a hook
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
A little feinted left hand from Murdock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Murdock gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Murdock misses with some punches.
#BC#
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Harris has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch.
#T1#
A body shot lands from Harris.
#BC#
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.#CL2#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Murdock back into the cage.
Murdock lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murdock, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murdock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
#T2#
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Harris misses with some punches.
#BC#
Murdock breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock walks into a straight right hand from Harris.
A jab from Harris misses.
Murdock lands an overhand right.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murdock's head backwards.
Murdock lands a head shot.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Murdock looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harris cracks Murdock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris slips a straight right by Murdock.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Murdock's shoulder, as Murdock tries to avoid the shot.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Murdock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Murdock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murdock, as that shot connected.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murdock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock slips a straight right by Harris.
Murdock throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Murdock's head but Murdock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Harris backs away, Murdock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.#T4#
Harris lunges at Murdock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murdock's hand.
Harris throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
Harris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murdock.
Murdock jabs at Harris's body.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Harris takes one to the side of the head.
Harris swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
Harris slips under a jab from Murdock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Murdock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris moves to clinch but Murdock breaks away
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock is looking to counter punch.
Murdock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Murdock moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Murdock throws out a powerful jab.
Murdock lands a jab to the head.
Murdock throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range.
Murdock misses with a hook.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Murdock shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Murdock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Murdock tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murdock scores with a shoulder strike.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris stalling in the clinch but Murdock improves position.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock misses with some punches.
A short right from Harris.
Murdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris is trying to stall.
Robert Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murdock is trying to break free.
Murdock tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Murdock gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murdock lands an uppercut.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris misses with some punches.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Harris.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Harris taking a breather.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Murdock.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
Harris is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land. #T3#
Murdock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Harris moves forwards but Murdock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murdock throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
Frank Murdock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
A head kick misses from Murdock. #T4#
Murdock looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris cracks Murdock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murdock throws a chopping leg kick but Harris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murdock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harris lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Murdock avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Good body shot from Harris.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
Murdock tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Harris.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Murdock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murdock, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Murdock!
Frank Murdock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EFA 43 Lancaster vs Murdock
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster .
Murdock misses with a leg kick.
Frank Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murdock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Murdock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murdock throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock lands a nice hook to Lancaster 's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks Lancaster off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Murdock misses.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lancaster checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murdock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murdock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster blocks a low kick nicely.
Murdock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
Murdock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
Murdock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Murdock scores with a nice strike.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
Murdock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Murdock throws out a leg kick but Lancaster moves out of range and Murdock only half commits.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster tries to score with a low kick but Murdock moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Murdock.
Lancaster checks the leg kick.
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!
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murdock misses with a hook
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Murdock is predictable there
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Murdock misses.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Murdock stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Murdock counter with a right hand. #T3#
Murdock lands with a shot to the body.
Murdock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murdock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lancaster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murdock throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Murdock thuds his right hand into Lancaster 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murdock scores with a head kick.
Murdock misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a nice leg kick.
Murdock moves out of range of the body kick from Lancaster .
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Lancaster tries to counter by clinching up but Murdock breaks away and moves out of range.
Murdock throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lancaster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donk. Lancaster catches Murdock right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock misses the body punch
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Lancaster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murdock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lancaster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murdock looks to throw a body kick
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock misses with a body shot.
Murdock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murdock throws a lazy head kick
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murdock.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Murdock raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to clinch there but Murdock circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Murdock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Murdock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Lancaster there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murdock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch.
Murdock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Murdock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murdock blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Murdock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lancaster is working Murdock over against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
Murdock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Murdock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Murdock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murdock throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock needs to keep his hands up - Lancaster had a free shot at his head there.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Murdock.
Lancaster checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Lancaster rushes Murdock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster keeps control of Murdock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster has Murdock pressed against the cage, preventing Murdock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murdock misses with some punches.
#T2##BC2#
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster tries to counter by clinching up but Murdock breaks away and moves out of range.
Murdock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Murdock manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Lancaster down.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range. #CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Lancaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster 's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by Murdock.
#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Murdock ducks down to avoid it.
Murdock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster . That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Murdock misses the target.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lancaster checks a leg kick.
Murdock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lancaster checks it well.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Lancaster clinches up with Murdock and pushes him back against the cage.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murdocks head.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock lands a nice looking body kick.
Murdock misses with an uppercut.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch.
#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Good work by Lancaster as he checks the leg kick.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
A leg kick checked by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster 's head.
Lancaster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murdocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frank Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Murdock.
Murdock throws a combination that misses
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Murdock tries a quick counter leg kick but Lancaster is wise to it.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster lands with a right hand. #T1#
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster 's head back.
Murdock throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
A left and a right from Murdock both land. Nice combination.
Lancaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Murdock keeps it at a distance.
Murdock thows a leg kick but Lancaster checks it
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murdock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lancaster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lancaster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Murdock shakes it off.
Lancaster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murdock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Lancaster pushes Murdock up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster . #BC2#
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Murdock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murdock scores with a nice strike.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murdock.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster .
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Murdock misses with a body shot
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock misses with a low kick as Lancaster jumps back.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Murdock.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Murdock.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Lancaster forces Murdock back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Murdock cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock throws a low kick but Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lancaster blocks a low kick nicely.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murdock throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Murdock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Murdock misses with a body punch
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Murdock.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdock throws a leg kick that misses.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Lancaster prevents Murdock from breaking the clinch.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Murdock.
I think Murdock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Murdock!
Frank Murdock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdock as he avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murdock.
Lawler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawler goes for a takedown attempt but Murdock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murdock clobbers Lawler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murdock punishes Lawler's body with a nice straight punch.
Murdock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Murdock clinches.
Murdock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murdock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murdock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawlers head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murdock avoids it really well and circles away.
Frank Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawler.#T1#
Murdock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murdock throws a head kick but Lawler moves out of range.
Murdock lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Lawler is rocked!
Murdock throws an overhand right that drops Lawler like a sack of potatoes! Murdock dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Murdock!
In his post fight interview, Frank Murdock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Gladiators 78 Mick v George
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacks checks a leg kick.
Jacks slips a straight right by Murdock.
Jacks throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
Jacks slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacks misses the target.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock misses with a body shot
and Jacks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacks jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Murdock misses with a low kick as Jacks jumps back.
Jacks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murdock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacks circles away quickly and effectively.
Murdock throws an overhand right that lands on Jacks's shoulder, as Jacks tries to avoid the shot.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Jacks avoids them all with ease.
Jacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Jacks thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Jacks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murdock wants to stand back up but Jacks manages to pass into side control.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdock keeps working. #SUB#
Jacks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jacks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murdock, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Jacks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murdock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Murdock is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jacks is controlling him well.
Jacks trying to control the action but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Murdock is trying to improve his position.
Jacks trying to control the action but Murdock is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Jacks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murdock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Jacks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jacks is trying to get an arm triangle but Murdock is defending well.
Murdock struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murdock is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jacks is staying active.
Jacks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdock keeps working.
Jacks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murdock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murdock, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Jacks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murdock has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murdock, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock wants to control but Jacks postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jacks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jacks takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Jacks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Jacks misses with a looping left.
Murdock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock is looking to slow Jacks down with leg kicks.
Jacks keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock blocks a jab.
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock throws a chopping leg kick but Jacks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Jacks.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Jacks moved out of range nicely.
Jacks avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Jacks cracks Murdock with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacks with a body shot.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murdock.
Murdock lands a really nice looking cross but Jacks seems unphased.
Donk. Jacks catches Murdock right on the button with a cross.
Jacks throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Jacks moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Jacks misses the shot to the body.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Jacks's head but Jacks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacks lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Murdock tenderised Jacks's leg. Jacks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacks misses with a wild body shot.
Jacks backing away here, and Murdock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock cracks Jacks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murdock throws a jab when Jacks was well out of range.
Jacks cracks Murdock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacks throws a big shot that misses.
Murdock misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacks misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
Jacks moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Murdock scores with a head kick.
Murdock throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jacks counter with a right hand.
Murdock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murdock tries to land a front kick but Jacks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murdock walks into a stiff left hand from Jacks.
Murdock misses with a wild combination.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Murdock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacks slips under a jab from Murdock.
Jacks missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock ducks right into an uppercut from Jacks.
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Frank Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Jacks.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacks.
#T3#
Murdock throws a leg kick but Jacks moved away.
Jacks misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Jacks.
Murdock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jacks misses with a straight right.
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacks checks a leg kick nicely.
Murdock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacks.
Jacks throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.
Murdock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
Jacks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacks throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock misses the jab.
Jacks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murdock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Jacks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
Jacks scores with a sloppy right hand. Murdock should have avoided that one. #T4#
Murdock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacks. Jacks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Murdock gets caught flat footed, as Jacks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jacks pushes down on Murdock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murdock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murdock looking to control.
Jacks won't allow Murdock to sweep him here.
Jacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacks is fighting to break Murdock's control of his arms but Murdock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jacks trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Murdock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Jacks.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Jacks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murdock takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Murdock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Jacks misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Jacks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murdock's guard.
Murdock is adopting a defensive guard.
Jacks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brian Jacks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
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.#T1#
Jacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacks postures up.
Jacks stopping the sweep attempt from Murdock.
Murdock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jacks trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdock as he avoids it easily.
Frank Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacks misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Jacks down. #T2#
A jab from Jacks misses.
Murdock scores with a decent looking hook.
Murdock scores with a leg kick.
Murdock tries to clinch but Jacks moves out of range.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Jacks moves out of range.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacks on the side of the head.
Murdock slips under a jab.
Murdock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murdock misses with a right hand
enabling Jacks to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacks swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock tries to move into range but Jacks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacks avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a hook.
Murdock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacks.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Jacks looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Murdock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Jacks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murdock misses with a hook. Jacks ducked under it nicely.
Jacks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murdock.
Murdock blocks a jab.
Jacks misses the jab.
That kick from Murdock tenderised Jacks's leg. Jacks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacks misses with a straight left.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murdock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murdock misses the jab.
Jacks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murdock doesn't seem bothered though.
Jacks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacks swats away the attempt to clinch by Murdock.#T4#
Murdock tries to clinch up but Jacks circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Jacks.
Murdock thows a leg kick but Jacks checks it #TD#
and Jacks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Jacks trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Murdock controls Jacks momentarily but Jacks frees himself.
Murdock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murdock is keeping the position for now.
Jacks trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Murdock managing to control the position.
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 Brian Jacks.
I think Jacks 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jacks!
Brian Jacks spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Gladiators 72 Petrovs v Mirage
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Sideman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sideman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murdock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murdock misses with a jab to the body
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sideman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sideman connects with the punch.
Sideman throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
Murdock swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murdock throws a wild body kick that Sideman sees coming a mile off.
Sideman misses with a wild combination.
Sideman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murdock at a distance.
Nice shot by Murdock.
Murdock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock tries to counter by clinching up but Sideman breaks away and moves out of range.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Sideman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
And Murdock counters with a quick kick to the body but Sideman blocks it.
A left lands for Sideman.
Sideman lands a body shot.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
Sideman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murdock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sideman thinking.
Sideman misses with an uppercut
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab.
Murdock blocks a jab.
Murdock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sideman throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
A jab from Murdock does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
Murdock tries a low kick but Sideman avoids it.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murdock.
Sideman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murdock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murdock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sideman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murdock scrambles back to his feet.
Murdock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Sideman blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Sideman tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murdock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Murdock cracks the inside of Sideman's front leg.
Sideman connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Sideman takes the fight into the clinch.
Murdock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sideman.
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murdock lands a nice uppercut.
Murdock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Murdock scores with a nice head shot.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target.
Sideman misses with a jab to the body
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
Murdock misses with a hook
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murdock misses with a looping right.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman throws a good cross that connects.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman 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.
#R2#
Murdock misses with a kick to the body
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.
Sideman scores with a sloppy right hand. Murdock should have avoided that one.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
Murdock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murdock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman defending well as Murdock loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Murdock lands a jab.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Murdock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sideman.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Sideman.
Murdock tried to counter with a leg kick but Sideman avoided it.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Sideman moved out of range nicely.
Sideman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murdock.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Sideman connects with a single shot there.
Sideman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Murdock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Sideman scores with a decent looking hook.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Murdock counters with a body kick that stops Sideman in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock throws a good cross that connects.
Murdock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murdock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sideman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murdock scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Murdock misses.
Sideman throws a good cross that connects.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Sideman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murdock throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Sideman cracks Murdock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sideman cracks Murdock with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
Murdock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sideman misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murdock swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Sideman staying out of range there.
Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murdock under the eye.#CL2#
Sideman darts in and clinches Murdock up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murdock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murdock tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Murdock misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sideman on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sideman blocks the body kick.
Murdock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Sideman jabs at Murdock's body.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock is looking to counter punch.
Murdock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Sideman catches Murdock right on the button with a cross.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock is looking to clinch.
Murdock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murdock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Murdock misses with a leg kick
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Sideman misses the body punch
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Sideman drives through and clinches with Murdock against the cage.
Sideman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murdock finds it's way round the side to connect with Sideman's head.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sideman.
Sideman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Frank Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman throws a good cross that connects.
Murdock misses with a body punch
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Murdock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sideman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murdock momentarily.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Sideman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murdock momentarily.
Sideman slips a jab from Murdock.#T3#
Murdock looks to throw the jab but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Murdock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murdock looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Murdock avoids it with no problem.
Murdock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Murdock throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sideman misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Sideman clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock.
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Sideman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sideman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murdock gets through Sideman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sideman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murdock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murdock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sideman connects with a looping right hand.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Sideman walks into a stiff left hand from Murdock.
Sideman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sideman 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Gladiators 66 Bravo v Rockwell
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Salvador throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murdock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salvador counters with a stiff right hand.
Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Murdock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Salvador moves into the clinch successfully.
Salvador makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Salvador tries to work over Murdock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Salvador.
Salvador tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Salvador misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Salvador.
A short body shot lands from Salvador as the two fighters clinch.
Salvador lands a body shot.
Salvador tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador blocking some punches.
Salvador goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salvador misses with some punches.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Salvador avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock looking to stall.
Murdock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Salvador blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body.
Salvador blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock prevents a body shot from Salvador.
Salvador definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Salvador controls the action.
Salvador scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Salvador.
Salvador tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvador uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvador lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salvador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murdock.
Murdock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvador uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Salvador fails to land. #BC#
Salvador manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Salvador catches Murdock right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Murdock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Salvador punishes Murdock's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salvador thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salvador misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Salvador.
Salvador misses with a body shot
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salvador swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murdock! But no joy.
George Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Salvador just misses with a punch to the body.
Salvador misses with a body shot.
Murdock throws out a counter right but Salvador avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Salvador misses the target.
Salvador scores with a body shot.
Salvador misses with a few strikes there.
Salvador swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Salvador connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salvador swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salvador is looking to wear down Murdock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murdock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salvador displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murdock throws out the jab.
Murdock walks into a straight right hand from Salvador.
Murdock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salvador to score with a decent uppercut.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Salvador closes the distance and pushes Murdock back into the cage.#T4#
Salvador tries to throw a body punch but Murdock avoids it by throwing Salvador back against the cage.
Salvador lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvador pushes Murdock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salvador scores with a shot to the side of Murdock's head.
A head punch on the inside from Salvador fails to land.
Salvador blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Salvador avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Salvador.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Salvador lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Salvador.
Salvador working aggressively here.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salvador scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salvador lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Salvador.
Salvador throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
Salvador gets through Murdock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Salvador dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Salvador swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murdock tries a quick counter leg kick but Salvador is wise to it.
A big right from Salvador misses.
Murdock lands a front kick.
Salvador throws an off balance right hand
and Murdock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murdock throws the left hand but Salvador avoids the punch easily.
Salvador lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murdock throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Salvador was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murdock.
Salvador throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salvador works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salvador lands a jab to Murdock's midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murdock.
Some wild striking there from Salvador.
#T1#
A combination from Salvador does no damage.
Salvador misses with a left hand
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Salvador wants to clinch up but Murdock keeps it at a distance.
Murdock tries to land a leg kick but Salvador saw it coming and moves away.
Murdock throws a hook but Salvador avoids it easily.
Salvador tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salvador tries to bum rush Murdock with a series of wild strikes but Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murdock lands a nice shot that snaps Salvador's head back.
A cross from Salvador lands.
Murdock scores with a nice strike.
Salvador tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it. #T2#
Salvador throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvador misses with a left hand
and Murdock counters with a body kick.
Salvador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?
Salvador throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
Murdock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salvador throws a right hand that misses
and Murdock counters with a good, hard body kick but Salvador shrugs it off.
Salvador drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salvador just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salvador finds it's way round the side to connect with Murdock's head.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvador thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Salvador defending well as Murdock loads up on a big left hand.
Salvador swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Salvador lands with an uppercut that bounces Murdock off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Salvador.
Murdock throws a counter combo.
Salvador throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murdock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murdock slips a straight right by Salvador.
Salvador swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salvador punishes Murdock's body with a nice straight punch.
Murdock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salvador backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Salvador misses the target.
Salvador lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murdock circles away quickly and effectively.
Salvador throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Salvador has Murdock up against the cage in a clinch.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Murdock lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Salvador manages to break the clinch.
Salvador misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Salvador finds it's target.
Salvador lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Salvador.
Salvador feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murdocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salvador avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Salvador moves into the clinch.
Salvador lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murdock or not. #BC#
Salvador manages to break the clinch.
Murdock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Salvador on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salvador throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salvador lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that George Salvador will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Salvador closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Salvador.
#BC#
Salvador's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salvador misses with a straight left.
Salvador looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Murdock feints a counter leg kick.
Salvador comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salvador waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murdock.
Salvador clobbers Murdock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvador ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murdock scores with a head kick. Salvador tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A swing and a miss from Salvador.#T1#
Salvador blocks a head kick by Murdock.
Jab, jab by Salvador - just one landing.
Murdock misses the body punch
and Salvador counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Salvador instigates a clinch.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvador's elbow.
Murdock blocks an uppercut.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Salvador cracks Murdock with a nice body shot.
Salvador tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Salvador lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murdock or not.
Salvador lands a hook that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Salvador misses with the head strike.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Salvador misses with a body punch.
Salvador lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murdock.
The referee calls for Murdock to work.
Frank Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvador blocking some punches.
Salvador tries to work over Murdock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murdock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock tries a body shot but Salvador blocks it.
Salvador scores with a shot to the side of Murdock's head.
Murdock scores with a nice hook to the head.
George Salvador has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salvador.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Salvador.
Salvador throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salvador.
Salvador lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Murdock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Salvador avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage. #T3#
Salvador blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Salvador pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Salvador rushes Murdock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salvador misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Salvador tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Salvador fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Salvador breaks from the clinch.
Salvador fails to land with a series of punches.
Murdock looks for the body kick but Salvador saw that one coming.
Salvador scores with the left hand. Murdock knows he should have avoided that one.
Murdock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salvador.
Salvador wants to clinch up but Murdock keeps it at a distance.
Murdock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Salvador cracks Murdock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Salvador keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salvador was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
George Salvador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salvador digs a good body shot into Murdock's ribs.
Murdock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock throws a right hand that misses
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Salvador moves into the clinch successfully.
Murdock trying to control the position but instead, Salvador has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdock into the cage.
Murdock tries a body shot but Salvador blocks it.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock lands a nice uppercut.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salvador misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Salvador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salvador has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Salvador!
Our winner, George Salvador, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Gladiators 61 Bravo v Pato
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Murdock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murdock looks to land a body kick but Usikov moved away.
As Murdock backs off Usikov throws a huge counter combo but Murdock manages to avoid it all.
Usikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Usikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Usikov moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murdock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Usikov throws an overhand right that lands on Murdock's shoulder, as Murdock tries to avoid the shot.
Murdock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Usikov just manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Usikov.
Usikov misses with a left hand
and Murdock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Usikov's knee momentarily.
Usikov moves forwards but Murdock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usikov lands a right hook to the body.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Usikov.
Usikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Usikov.
#T1#
A big right from Murdock misses.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Usikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murdock takes a swing at Usikov's ribcage but misses.
Usikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murdock is looking to chop away at Usikov's legs.
Murdock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Usikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murdock takes one to the chin there.
Usikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murdock is able to avoid easily.
Murdock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murdock moves out of range of the strikes.
Usikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Usikov.
Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Usikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Usikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Usikov moves into the clinch.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Usikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usikov wants to stall.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Usikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murdock avoids it.
Murdock managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Murdock blocks with his arms.
Murdock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Murdock has been cut.
A short left from Murdock.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usikov crunches a lovely knee into Murdock's ribcage.
Murdock is breathing heavily.
Usikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Murdock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murdock.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Usikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Usikov swings widly with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Usikov thinking.
Usikov lands a leg kick that knocks Murdock off balance momentarily.
Usikov sizes up Murdock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Usikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Murdock is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Usikov, as that shot connected.
Usikov looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
Usikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murdock misses the shot to the body. #T4##CL2#
Usikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Murdock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usikov misses with a looping left.
Usikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Usikov. That snapped Murdock's head back.
Usikov throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target.
Usikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Usikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
Usikov misses with an uppercut
and Usikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Usikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Murdock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Usikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Usikov blocks the low kick.
Usikov misses with a looping right.
Murdock looks to land a combination but Usikov avoids it well.
Usikov misses with an uppercut
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Murdock blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Murdock misses its target.
Usikov throws a leg kick
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab.
Usikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murdock throws an overhand right that lands on Usikov's shoulder, as Usikov tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Usikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov cracks the inside of Murdock's front leg.
Usikov throws a hook to the side of Murdock's head but Murdock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdock moves out of range as Usikov strikes.
Usikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Usikov.
Murdock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Usikov throws out the jab.
Usikov looks to land a combination but Murdock avoids it well.
Usikov connects with a jab.
Usikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander Usikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock throws a hook but Usikov avoids it easily.
Usikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usikov is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usikov.
Usikov lands a really nice looking cross but Murdock seems unphased.
Murdock misses with a looping right.
Usikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
The crowd cheers as Usikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murdock doesn't seem phased though.
Usikov misses with a body shot
and Murdock counters with a left to the body.
Usikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Usikov throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murdock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Usikov.
Usikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murdock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Usikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Usikov connects with a knee to the head.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Murdock.
Usikov with a knee to the head.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Usikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murdock misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Murdock.
Usikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Murdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Murdock blocks with his arms.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Murdock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Alexander Usikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Murdock to work.
Murdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Usikov obliges.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Murdock avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Usikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Usikov takes a shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Usikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Usikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Usikov - just one landing.
A jab from Murdock misses.
Usikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Usikov lands a jab to the head.
Usikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murdock moves out of range as Usikov strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Usikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Murdock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Usikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murdock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Usikov is out of range and Murdock settles back down.
A big left from Murdock misses.
Usikov lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Usikov closes the distance and clinches.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Usikov.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Usikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Murdock avoids the damage to the body.
Usikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Murdock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Usikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
Usikov lands a shot to the body.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov crunches a lovely knee into Murdock's ribcage.
Murdock being controlled against the cage.
Usikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Murdock tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Usikov scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Murdock blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Usikov obliges.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Murdock.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Murdock lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock.
A frustrated look appears on Murdock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Usikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murdock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Murdock.
Murdock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murdock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Usikov or not.
Usikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murdock up against the cage.
Usikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Usikov prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Usikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Murdock won't want to take too many of those.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock looking to stall.
Alexander Usikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Usikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock throws a low kick but Usikov avoids it.
Usikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murdock doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Usikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Usikov 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Usikov!
Alexander Usikov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Gladiators 58 Da Silva v Marc
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
James misses with a two punch combination.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murdock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James throws a combination that misses
and Murdock counters with a nice leg kick.
James throws a combination that misses
and Murdock counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
Murdock avoids the body shot from James.
Murdock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
James moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Murdock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murdock! But no joy.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murdock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a combination
and Murdock counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
Murdock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
James throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Murdock.#T1#
Murdock lands with a good body shot.
Murdock avoids the head kick by James.
Murdock throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.#CL#
James clinches.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Murdock blocks with his arms.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Murdock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murdock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock prevents a body shot from James.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Murdock lands a right hand.
Murdock lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Good body shot from Murdock.
#T2#
James digs a right hand into Murdock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murdock's gas tank.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James tries to throw a body punch but Murdock avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock lands a nice uppercut.
Murdock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murdock trying to land knees to the body.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James tries a knee to the head but Murdock blocks it.
#BC2#
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
James takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murdock scores with a jab to the body.
James looks to clinch
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
James is breathing heavily.
Murdock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Murdock avoids the head kick by James.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murdock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like David James has been cut.
Murdock jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murdock.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick by James misses
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Murdock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murdock motions for James to come forward. Murdock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock throws a counter combo.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murdock! But no joy.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Murdock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James tries to clinch but Murdock moves away
and Murdock counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
James moves to clinch but Murdock breaks away
and Murdock counters with a right hand to the body.
Murdock connects with a nice looking jab.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James needs to keep his hands up - Murdock had a free shot at his head there.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Murdock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David James's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
James misses with a combination
and Murdock counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James wants to clinch
and Murdock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murdock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murdock counters with a good, hard body kick but James shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Murdock lands a big right hand that sends James crashing to the mat! Murdock stays standing though and waves James back to his feet!#ROC2#
James is rocked!#CUT2#
David James's cut is getting worse.#T1#
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murdock unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
James throws a sloppy head kick
and Murdock counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James misses with a combination
and Murdock counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
James misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murdock! But no joy.
Frank Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murdock avoids the head kick by James.
Murdock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
James looks to land a body kick but Murdock moved away.
Murdock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James tries to clinch but Murdock moves away
and Murdock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murdock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murdock scores with a head kick.
#CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock lands an uppercut.
Murdock lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
A short left from Murdock.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
#T3#
Murdock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murdock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Murdock.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Murdock.
Murdock lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
David James's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Murdock lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murdock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murdock lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murdock lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murdock. #T4#
Murdock lands with a left to the head.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Murdock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
A short right from Murdock on the inside.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Murdock lands a nice uppercut.
Murdock is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Murdock on the inside.
Murdock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Murdock scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Murdock - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Murdock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock misses with a low kick.
James throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Murdock counters with a crisp one two that drops James! Murdock thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves James to his feet! James is in big trouble!
Murdock closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks James out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Murdock!
A very excited looking Frank Murdock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Murdock misses with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Seagull.#TD#
Seagull dives in and scores a takedown into Murdock's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seagull showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murdock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seagull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murdock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull pushing down on Murdock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murdock trying to control but Seagull postures up.
#T1#
Seagull looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Seagull is trying for a kimura here. Murdock looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Seagull wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Seagull!
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