PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bellec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellec comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Amazing. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bellec
vs
Murdock

193 cm
23
190 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

183 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Bellec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Bellec blocks a head kick by Murdock.
Murdock misses with an uppercut.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Murdock.
Bellec checks a low kick from Murdock.
Bellec throws a nice head kick!
Bellec attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murdock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bellec misses with a body kick.
Bellec blocks a head kick by Murdock.
A head kick misses from Bellec.
Murdock takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellec dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murdock. That did some damage!
A jab from Murdock misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellec lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bellec throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Bellec is just out of range.
Bellec pushes Murdock away with a front kick.
Bellec misses with a head kick.
Murdock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bellec checks it well.
Bellec misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Bellec blocks the low kick.
Bellec throws a body kick that misses.
Bellec throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
Bellec 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.
Bellec throws a push kick but Murdock slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock moves out of range of the body kick.
Murdock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bellec at a distance.
Murdock digs a good body shot into Bellec's ribs.
Murdock wants to clinch.
Bellec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Murdock rushes Bellec and presses him up against the cage.
Murdock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Bellec controls his hands.
A short left from Murdock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bellec pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bellec pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murdock is out of range and Bellec settles back down.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock stuns Bellec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murdock looks for the body kick but Bellec saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Bellec turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bellec tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Bellec moved out of range nicely.
Murdock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bellec is out of range.
Bellec lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bellec misses with a kick to the body.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellec wants to land a leg kick but Murdock is out of range.
Bellec swats away the attempt to clinch by Murdock.
Murdock tests Bellec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bellec misses with a kick to the body.
Bellec tries to score with a low kick but Murdock moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bellec throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Bellec avoids them all with ease.
Bellec thows a leg kick but Murdock checks it
and Murdock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Murdock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bellec rather than just go for the knockout.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Bellec.
Murdock moves out of range as Bellec throws a body kick.
Murdock misses with a shot to the body
and Bellec counters with a low kick, right behind Murdock 's knee.
Murdock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock throws an overhand right that lands on Bellec's shoulder, as Bellec tries to avoid the shot.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Bellec circles away and keeps his distance.

Murdock closes the distance and pushes Bellec back into the cage.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellec is trying to force a seperation but Murdock has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellec lands an elbow inside that Murdock shrugs off.

It looks like Matt Murdock has been cut.
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bellec can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Bellec wants to get back to striking at distance but Murdock won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellec.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bellec's elbow.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Bellec avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Bellec avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Bellec blocking some punches.
Bellec blocks a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murdock works on Bellec's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Murdock on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Bellec controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Bellec avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock stalling the fight.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Bellec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bellec.
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 shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bellec.
Murdock tries to work over Bellec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Bellec.
Bellec missing with knees to the body.

Bellec pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murdock is looking to slow Bellec down with leg kicks.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock scores with a leg kick.
Matt Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body. Bellec takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bellec throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bellec blocks the low kick.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bellec needs to keep his hands up - Murdock had a free shot at his head there.
Bellec throws a wild body kick that Murdock sees coming a mile off.
Murdock tries to land a leg kick but Bellec saw it coming and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Murdock misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Bellec throws a wild body kick that Murdock sees coming a mile off.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock takes a swing at Bellec's ribcage but misses.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock tries to clinch but Bellec is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bellec goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bellec checks a low kick from Murdock.
The fighters circling - Murdock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bellec circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bellec throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bellec is looking to land body kicks.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bellec lands a head kick. Murdock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick from Bellec lands but Murdock takes it in his stride.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bellec. That one must have hurt.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Murdock lands a nice looking body shot.
Bellec throws a low kick but Murdock moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellec takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bellec throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Matt Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Bellec slams his shin into Murdock's torso.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Bellec.
Murdock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bellec's head backwards.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock misses with a body shot.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellec stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
Bellec is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murdock lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellec tries to work over Murdock's front leg with a kick but Murdock checks it.
Murdock scores with a nice strike.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellec throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murdock scores with a leg kick.
Murdock fails to land with a series of punches.
Murdock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bellec checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bellec throws a push kick but Murdock slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body punch from Murdock.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Bellec circles away.
Bellec moves out of range as Murdock throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellec plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bellec.
Some bone on bone action there as Bellec checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bellec throws a head kick that half lands.
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Murdock is predictable there
and Bellec counters with a good, hard body kick but Murdock shrugs it off.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock takes a swing at Bellec's ribcage but misses.
Bellec throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bellec. Murdock shrugs it off though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellec throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murdock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murdock lands a lovely overhand right.
Murdock has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bellec.
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellec was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
Bellec throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bellec throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murdock swings for the body but Bellec moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murdock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Bellec circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Murdock really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bellec goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murdock avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick from Murdock lands but Bellec takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Bellec counters with a head kick. That will keep Murdock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Murdock lands with a cross.
Murdock moves out of range of the body kick.
Bellec avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bellec lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murdock will feel that in the morning.
Murdock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellec lands with a slapping head kick.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bellec.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellec gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murdock.
Murdock tries to clinch but Bellec is having none of it.
Murdock takes a swing at Bellec's ribcage but misses.
Murdock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bellec defending well as Murdock loads up on a big left hand.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
Bellec throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murdock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellec lands with a slapping head kick.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Bellec checks it.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Bellec.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bellec. That's going to slow Murdock down.
Murdock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Bellec.
Murdock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Murdock misses the target.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bellec manages to avoid it.
Bellec throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murdock's head.
Murdock throws a body punch but Bellec moves out of range.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Murdock - just one landing.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bellec.
Bellec wants to slow Murdock down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Murdock blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Bellec.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Bellec.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bellec.
Murdock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bellec is out of range and Murdock settles back down.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bellec keeps Murdock at a distance using the push kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murdock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bellec - the referee stops the clock and Murdock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bellec. Murdock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bellec wants to land a leg kick but Murdock is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bellec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bellec has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellec swats away the attempt to clinch by Murdock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bruce Bellec will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Murdock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses
and Murdock counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bellec manages to avoid it.
Bellec scoring well with a low kick there.
Murdock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bellec back to the cage. Murdock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
An inside leg kick lands from Bellec.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bellec throws a push kick but Murdock slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Murdock misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murdock is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Crunch! Bellec slams his shin into Murdock's torso.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bellec.
Bellec tries to work over Murdock's front leg with a kick but Murdock checks it.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock takes a swing at Bellec's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock throws a good cross that connects.
Murdock wants to clinch.
Murdock is looking to clinch but Bellec is avoiding it.
Murdock misses with a series of wild punches.
Bellec misses with a head kick.
Bellec fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murdock.
Matt Murdock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellec keeps the fight on the outside.
Bellec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a low kick as Bellec jumps back.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses.
Bellec 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 misses with a wild body shot.
Bellec misses with a head kick.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses Bellec's front leg but catches the back leg as Bellec tries to avoid it.
Murdock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bellec makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murdock really felt that one!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bellec tries to land a front kick but Murdock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Bellec.
Murdock thows a body shot but no joy.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellec checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murdock looks for the body kick but Bellec saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bellec doesn't seem bothered though.
Murdock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bellec.
Bruce Bellec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Murdock.
Well Murdock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Murdock!