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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murdy Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reverend Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard has chosen TooL - Sober as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murdy Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reverend Maynard!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maynard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murdock connects with a crisp jab.
Maynard rushes Murdock and presses him up against the cage.
Murdock avoiding damage as Maynard throws knees to the body.
Maynard leaning against his opponent.
Maynard missing with knees to the body.
Maynard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murdock.
Maynard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maynard gets underhooks to prevent Murdock's takedown attempt.
Maynard misses with a knee to the head.
Maynard with a knee to the head.
Maynard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murdock's defenses.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch but Maynard keeps him there for the moment.
Maynard scores a nice knee to the body.
Maynard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murdock wants to get back to striking at distance but Maynard won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murdock avoids it.
Maynard connects with a knee to the head.
Maynard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Maynard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maynard obliges.
Nice elbow from Maynard.
Maynard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maynard lands a good knee to the midsection. Murdock won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maynard.
Murdock is breathing heavily.
Maynard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Come on Maynard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murdock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Maynard.
Maynard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maynard receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Maynard lands a good knee to the midsection. Murdock won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard lands a nice elbow.
Maynard lands a good knee to the midsection. Murdock won't want to take too many of those.
Maynard has Murdock pressed against the cage.
Maynard lands an elbow inside.
Maynard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maynard stalling in the clinch.
Maynard lands a good knee to the midsection. Murdock won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maynard lands a nice knee to the body.
Maynard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maynard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maynard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maynard scores a nice knee to the body.
Maynard landing knees to the body.
Maynard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maynard is pushing Murdock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard scores with a knee to the head.
Maynard lands a nice elbow.
Murdock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maynard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maynard crunches a lovely knee into Murdock's ribcage.
Murdock takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maynard.
Maynard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maynard lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reverend Maynard 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.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murdock.
Murdy Murdock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Maynard.
Murdock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maynard's head backwards.
Maynard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murdock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock scores with a punch to the head.
Maynard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maynard moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Maynard.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch but Maynard keeps him there for the moment.
Murdock looking to stall.
Maynard stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maynard slows down the pace here.
Maynard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maynard avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reverend Maynard.
Maynard moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maynard lands an elbow that stopped Murdock in his tracks for a moment.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch but Maynard keeps him there for the moment.
Murdock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch but Maynard keeps him there for the moment.
Murdock stalling in the clinch but Maynard improves position.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murdock being controlled against the cage.
Maynard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maynard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murdock is working for takedown but Maynard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maynard tries a knee to the head but Murdock blocks it.
Maynard with a knee to the head.
Maynard throws an elbow but it misses.
Murdock being controlled against the cage.
Maynard lands an elbow just above Murdock 's eye.
Maynard misses with a knee strike.
Maynard lands an elbow inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murdock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murdock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maynard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Maynard connects with a knee to the head.
Maynard lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Murdock.
Murdock letting Maynard take a breather here.
Maynard lands an elbow just above Murdock 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maynard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maynard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murdock.
Maynard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maynard lands a knee to the body.
Maynard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maynard missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reverend Maynard 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!
Murdock scores with a decent looking hook.
Murdock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maynard drops his hands momentarily and Murdock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murdock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murdock misses with the combination.
Maynard stuffs the takedown attempt from Murdock. Murdock gets slowly back to his feet.
Maynard connects with a jab.
Murdock misses with a series of wild punches.
Murdock lands a head kick. Maynard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murdock swinging wildly here.
Murdock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maynard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maynard thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a body shot.
Maynard tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murdock misses with the combination.
Maynard loads up on a big right hand but Murdock slips the punch.
Murdock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maynard slips a jab from Murdock.
Maynard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Maynard.
Murdock connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Maynard.
Murdock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maynard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maynard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard thows a body shot but no joy.
Murdock lands a jab.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maynard thumps Murdock with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murdock throws an overhand right that lands on Maynard's shoulder, as Maynard tries to avoid the shot.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murdock's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard lands a body shot.
Murdy Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murdock's head.
Maynard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murdock. Murdock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maynard clinches with his opponent.
Maynard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murdock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maynard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maynard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murdock's face.
Maynard lands a good knee to the midsection. Murdock won't want to take too many of those.
Reverend Maynard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maynard has Murdock pushed against the cage.
Murdock takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is struggling to control the position.
Maynard lands an elbow that stopped Murdock in his tracks for a moment.
Maynard tries to land knees in the clinch but Murdock avoids the damage to the body.
Maynard stalling the fight.
Maynard lands an elbow inside that Murdock shrugs off.
Murdock is trying to force a seperation but Maynard has the dominant position.
Maynard missing with knees to the body.
Murdock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murdock.
A frustrated look appears on Murdock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reverend Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murdock trying to control the position but instead, Maynard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdock into the cage.
Maynard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Murdy Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard tries to land a knee to the head but Murdock blocks with his arms.
Murdock tries to break free but Maynard pushes him back against the cage.
Maynard tries a knee to the head but Murdock blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Maynard.
Maynard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reverend Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maynard 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reverend Maynard!
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