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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Murdock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Murdock slows the pace down in half guard.
Tanner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murdock.
Murdock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tanner controls his leg.
Tanner wants to control but Murdock is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SU2#
Murdock postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tanner to stand up.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Murdock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Murdock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tanner's guard.
Murdock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tanner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tanner trying to keep a closed guard but Murdock is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Murdock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tanner is trying to keep Murdock in close.
#T3#
Murdock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Murdock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Murdock is controlling Tanner's posture.#ES2#
Murdock has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tanner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Murdock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Tanner wants to take the fight to the mat but Murdock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tanner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Murdock won't allow it.
#TD#
Tanner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tanner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murdock content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson Murdock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Murdock shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Murdock with the ground and pound but Tanner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tanner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Murdock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tanner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tanner has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tanner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Murdock throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Murdock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tanner throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Murdock uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bryson Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tanner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murdock to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Tanner working a defensive guard but Murdock passes into half guard.
Murdock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murdock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murdock controlling the action here.#T3#
Tanner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murdock is working away from the top position though.
Tanner is pressing down on Murdock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murdock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tanner trying to control the position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tanner keeping full guard, as Murdock tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Tanner pushes Murdock up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Murdock manages to pull guard.
Murdock seems keen to control Tanner's posture.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanner wants to stand and escape but instead Murdock has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Murdock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tanner napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Murdock decides to stand back up. Murdock steps back and let's Tanner get back to his feet.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Murdock gets a double leg takedown into Tanner's guard.
Murdock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murdock with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Murdock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murdock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bryson Murdock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tanner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murdock.
Murdock is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Tanner manages to get to full guard.
Murdock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tanner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murdock stands and throws Tanner's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Murdock decides to stand back up. Murdock steps back and let's Tanner get back to his feet.
Tanner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murdock is fending him off so far but Tanner persists. Nope, Murdock circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Tanner is rocked!#T3##CL2#
Murdock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Murdock to work.
Murdock stalling.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Murdock.
Tanner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murdock just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Murdock gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Murdock seems to be looking for submissions.
Tanner is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Murdock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanner defending well though. #SUB2#
Murdock seems to be working for a kimura but Tanner defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Tanner actively working from the bottom here.
Murdock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnnie Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryson Murdock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdock trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryson Murdock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryson Murdock!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 894 Round 2
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murdock.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Murdock counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
#BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson 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.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Murdock on that attempt.
Spike Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Murdock.#CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Murdock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Murdock avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage. #BC2#
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Murdock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Murdock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Murdock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murdock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Anderson is fighting to break Murdock's control of his arms but Murdock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murdock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. #REVB#
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Murdock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murdock has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Murdock is proving a slippery customer.
Murdock is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.#T3##ES#
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Murdock is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Murdock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Murdock manages to pull guard.
Murdock controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Murdock has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Murdock controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself. #T4#
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murdock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Murdock!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murdock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson pulls Murdock in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryson Murdock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anderson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Murdock forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Murdock tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Murdock drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Anderson jumps guard and drags Murdock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Anderson is staying active underneath Murdock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Murdock passes into half guard.
Murdock throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Murdock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson tries to roll over but Murdock keeps him under control.
Murdock is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Anderson manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Anderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bryson Murdock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Murdock wants to hit a switch here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murdock there!
Murdock tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.#T3#
Murdock is looking to get to half guard.
Murdock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Murdock trying to control here.
Anderson is keen to just control but Murdock is a slippery customer.#SU#
Anderson decides to stand up.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Murdock or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Spike Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Murdock.#CL2#
Murdock clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but Murdock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
Murdock wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Murdock tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Murdock drops back down to his feet.
Murdock is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Murdock into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Anderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Anderson pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Murdock stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murdock looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murdock prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Murdock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Spike Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Murdock.#TD2#
Murdock pulls guard successfully.
Murdock looking to control.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murdock keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Murdock trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murdock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Murdock is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anderson throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdock as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murdock sprawls well. Murdock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Murdock clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Murdock shoots in.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Murdock fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Murdock with that takedown attempt. #T4#
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murdock darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Murdock into the cage.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Murdock is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Murdock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Murdock moves into the clinch.
Bryson Murdock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Murdock clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
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 Spike Anderson.
I think Anderson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Spike Anderson!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Spike Anderson!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Spike Anderson!
Spike Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 894 Round 1
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Muller shoots in but no luck this time.
Muller shoots for a takedown but Murdock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Muller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Muller tries to pull guard but Murdock holds him up against the cage and eventually Muller drops back down to his feet.
Muller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murdock walks away with a smile on his face. Muller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murdock shoots in and drives through. Muller sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller fails to land the takedown.
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murdock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muller swivels and escapes.#T1#
Murdock shoots for a double leg takedown but Muller sprawls well. He's pushed Murdock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muller doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
Muller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murdock but Murdock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murdock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Muller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Muller jumps guard but Murdock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Muller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murdock just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Muller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Muller clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Murdock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muller jumps guard but Murdock stands there with Muller around his waist. Muller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Murdock jumps into guard, dragging Muller to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Muller throws a big elbow that misses.
Muller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muller postures up.
#SUB2#
Murdock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muller defends it easily.#T3#
Murdock trying to keep a closed guard but Muller is proving a slippery customer.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Murdock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muller's guard. #REVB#
Murdock throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Muller is working an open guard so Murdock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Murdock fails with the takedown.
Murdock darts in looking for a takedown but Muller gets double underhooks and turns Murdock into the cage.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Muller shoots in for a takedown but Murdock shows good takedown defense.
Murdock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murdock dives in for a single leg takedown but Muller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murdock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murdock looks winded!#CL#
Muller has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murdock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryson Murdock will probably get the nod.
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 shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muller takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Muller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murdock counters with a nice body shot.
Muller fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Muller rushes Murdock and presses him up against the cage.
Murdock tries to pull guard but Muller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Muller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murdock has Muller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ernest Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Murdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock tries to pull guard but Muller holds him up against the cage and eventually Murdock drops back down to his feet.
Murdock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##BC#
Muller breaks the clinch.
Murdock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murdock.
A leg kick checked by Muller.
Muller shoots in but no luck this time.
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murdock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Muller back to the cage. Murdock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murdock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bryson Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller throws a big counter combination but Murdock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murdock is breathing heavily.
Muller tries to score with a low kick but Murdock moves his leg out of the way.
Murdock tries to bum rush Muller with a series of wild strikes but Muller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Muller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murdock tries to avoid it but Muller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murdock to the ground. Murdock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muller tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Murdock as Muller shoots in.#CL2#
Murdock darts in and clinches Muller up against the cage.
Murdock gets underhooks to prevent Muller's takedown attempt.
Muller can't get the takedown.
Murdock tries to pull guard but Muller won't allow it.
Murdock being controlled against the cage.
Muller is trying to pull guard but Murdock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murdock blocking some punches.
#T3#
Muller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Muller is trying to drag Murdock to the mat but Murdock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murdock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Muller tries for a takedown but Murdock manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Murdock jumps guard.
Murdock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murdock keeping full guard, as Muller tries to pass.
Murdock trying to keep a closed guard but Muller is proving a slippery customer.
Muller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller content to stall in guard here.
Muller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muller content to stall in guard here.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson Murdock 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murdock somewhat.#CL#
Muller moves into the clinch successfully.
Murdock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muller is defending well.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murdock is looking to break free of the clinch but Muller has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Muller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Muller with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Murdock has Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Murdock successfully pulls guard.
Murdock is pulling down on Muller's head to control his posture.
Muller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Murdock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Murdock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Muller is not content to let Murdock control the position.
Muller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murdock on the ground.
Muller is looking to get back to full guard here but Murdock has managed to pass to side control instead.
Muller tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Muller parries the strikes from Murdock easily there. Murdock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Muller to escape.
#SU2#
Murdock decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Muller 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 Muller off to one side. #CL#
Muller forces Murdock back against the cage and clinches.
Muller prevents the takedown attempt.
Ernest Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Murdock.#T3#
Murdock is looking to break free of the clinch but Muller has double underhooks.
Murdock can't break the clinch.
Muller wants a takedown but no success here.
Muller jumps guard but Murdock stands there with Muller around his waist. Muller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murdock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muller to keep the fight standing.
Murdock gets underhooks to prevent Muller's takedown attempt.
Muller fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Muller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murdock gets underhooks to prevent Muller's takedown attempt.
Muller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murdock jumps guard but Muller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Muller tries to pull guard but Murdock holds him up against the cage and eventually Muller drops back down to his feet.
Murdock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murdock smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdock fails with a takedown attempt.
Ernest Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryson Murdock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Murdock misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryson Murdock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murdock 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Bryson Murdock!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Bryson Murdock!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Bryson Murdock!
Bryson Murdock wins by unanimous decision!
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