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Event:
AFC #12
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Murdoch tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control.
Murdoch is looking for a sweep.
Farquharson working the ground and pound from side control.
Farquharson just content to control the position.
Murdoch taking a bit of punishment here - Farquharson scoring with strikes.
Murdoch is looking for a sweep.
Murdoch is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Farquharson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Murdoch is trying to get back to half guard.
Murdoch on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Michael Murdoch has been cut.
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!
Murdoch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Farquharson off and has taken his back!
Murdoch keeps control of the position as Farquharson tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Murdoch looking for the choke but no joy. #T1#
Murdoch avoiding Farquharson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Murdoch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Murdoch has the hooks in. Farquharson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Farquharson trying to control the position but Murdoch manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Farquharson right now.
#SUB2#
Farquharson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2#
Farquharson rolls, trying to escape but Murdoch keeps control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, with Murdoch on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Farquharson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Murdoch doesn't have the hooks in and Farquharson manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Murdoch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murdoch has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.
Murdoch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Farquharson trying to control but Murdoch is working from the bottom.
Farquharson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farquharson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farquharson working some strikes from top position.
Murdoch has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.
Murdoch looking for a sweep. Not yet Murdoch, not yet. #SUB2#
Murdoch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farquharson defends well.
Farquharson trying to control but Murdoch is working from the bottom. #T4#
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.
We've been informed that Murdoch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Farquharson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murdoch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson connects with a couple of short punches.
Murdoch looking for a sweep. Not yet Murdoch, not yet.
Farquharson stands up over Murdoch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Farquharson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT#That has opened up Michael Murdoch's cut even more.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound.
Farquharson postures up and lands a big shot to Murdoch's brow. #CUT#Michael Murdoch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Murdoch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Duncan Farquharson! |
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Event:
AFC #6
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Murdoch doesn't manage to clinch there - Levesque circles away.
Murdoch tries to clinch up.#TD#
Levesque closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Levesque lands in his opponent's guard.
Levesque is pushing down on Murdoch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murdoch is fighting to maintain full guard but Levesque has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murdoch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Murdoch is defending against the submission attempts here by Levesque.
Murdoch wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Levesque is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murdoch defends it well. #SUB#
Levesque is trying to work for a kimura but Murdoch is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdoch trying to control from the bottom.
Murdoch won't allow Levesque to pass to mount. #T1#
Murdoch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Murdoch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murdoch looking to control.
Levesque prevents Murdoch from getting back to his feet.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdoch is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Murdoch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murdoch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Levesque passes into side control.
#SUB#
Levesque looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Levesque tries for a kimura but Murdoch is defending well.
Murdoch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Levesque working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Levesque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
You can see the frustration on Murdoch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Levesque tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Levesque has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murdoch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Levesque's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Murdoch is looking to control Levesque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murdoch avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Levesque is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Levesque is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Levesque works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Levesque wants to finish this one by submission but Murdoch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Levesque.
Levesque wants to control the pace but Murdoch is squirming around nicely.
Murdoch tries to lock up and control but Levesque gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Levesque moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murdoch has worked his arm free - good work by Murdoch!
#T4#
Murdoch is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Levesque looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Levesque tries to move into full mount but can't pass Murdoch's legs.
Murdoch struggling a bit here.
Murdoch is not content to let Levesque control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Levesque tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murdoch is looking to regain half guard here but Levesque keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Levesque dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murdoch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Levesque decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Murdoch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levesque pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Levesque is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Murdoch defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdoch keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque is pressing down on Murdoch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdoch is holding on for now.
Levesque is trying to control. Murdoch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Murdoch is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.
Murdoch is trying to stand up here but Levesque is controlling him well. #SUB#
Levesque is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murdoch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murdoch wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Murdoch defends the submission attempt.
Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Murdoch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murdoch actively working from the bottom here.
Murdoch is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Levesque is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Murdoch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Levesque is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murdoch sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Murdoch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murdoch is looking to control Levesque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murdoch avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murdoch is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Levesque wants to control but Murdoch is keeping him busy.
Murdoch is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.
Murdoch tries to roll over but Levesque keeps him under control.#SUB#
Levesque maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Murdoch could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Levesque has cracked it and Murdoch is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Levesque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Levesque!
A relieved looking Miles Levesque thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AFC #3
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Yaga rushes Murdoch and presses him up against the cage.
Yaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdoch controls his hands.
#TD2#
Murdoch jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Murdoch looking for a guillotine here but Yaga defends easily.
Yaga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Murdoch has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Yaga doesn't defend quickly enough and Murdoch has managed to lock this one up! Can Yaga escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Murdoch on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Murdoch! |
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Event:
AFC #1 : First Blood
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Murdoch throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Murdoch tries to sprawl but Farquharson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farquharson lands a nice short elbow.
Farquharson lands with a punch from half guard.
Farquharson slips a nice elbow through Murdoch's hands, connecting with Murdoch's forehead.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Murdoch has been cut.
Farquharson working Murdoch over with strikes.
Farquharson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murdoch is refusing to be controlled, as Farquharson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Murdoch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Murdoch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily.
Farquharson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murdoch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farquharson working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquharson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Farquharson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murdoch gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Murdoch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farquharson is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Farquharson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Farquharson scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Farquharson cracks Murdoch with a solid left hand.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Murdoch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farquharson defends it easily.
Farquharson is in close to Murdoch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farquharson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Farquharson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Farquharson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farquharson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Farquharson landing some decent shots from guard.
Murdoch has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Farquharson cracks Murdoch with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Murdoch has his foot on Farquharson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farquharson works his way back into a safe position though.
Farquharson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Murdoch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farquharson loads up on a big left hand. Murdoch felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Farquharson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Murdoch can't hide his disappointment, as Farquharson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Farquharson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Bure throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bure looks winded!
Bure throws a lazy head kick
and Bure takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murdoch misses with a double jab
and Bure counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Murdoch closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Murdoch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murdoch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Murdoch has his feet on Bure's thighs here. He's pushed Bure off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bure screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Murdoch! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Bure gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murdoch.
Murdoch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murdoch defending well as Bure loads up on a big left hand.
Murdoch looks to land a left hand but Bure moved out of range nicely.
Bure on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murdoch lands with a hook. Bure tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murdoch tries to clinch but Bure is having none of it.
Bure on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#Bure is rocked!
Murdoch tries to clinch but Bure is having none of it.
Bure is still on wobbly legs! Can Murdoch finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Murdoch knocks Bure out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Murdoch! |
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