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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brant Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Anderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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278 lbs
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234 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brant Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taylor Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murray really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Taylor Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson clobbers Murray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murray is stalling here.
Murray keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murray stalling in the clinch.
Murray is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Murray to the mat. Murray regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Murray working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murray is keeping the position for now.
Anderson won't allow Murray to sweep him here.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Murray pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murray has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anderson but great work by Murray.
Anderson is trying to control Murray's posture but Murray avoids it.
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murray's best efforts.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Murray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Murray is very close to passing his half guard.
Murray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murray stops Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Anderson keeping control of the position.
Murray thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murray's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Anderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Anderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
Murray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anderson decides to stand back up.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Anderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Anderson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson pulls Murray into guard.
Murray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Murray from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson pulls Murray in close to his closed guard and prevents Murray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson won't allow Murray to get back to his feet.
Murray is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Murray defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Murray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The strikes coming from Anderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Murray dodges the ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murray tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Murray's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Murray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Murray!
Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Murray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taylor Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Murray controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is pulling down on Murray's head to control his posture.
Murray throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murray.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Murray from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson has his foot on Murray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murray works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Murray's guard.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murray throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anderson escapes and throws Murray's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Murray is keeping him busy.
Murray being controlled for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Anderson!
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hype
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mgr
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