PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saikologically Challenged (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Challenged
vs
Murdoch

190 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
21
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saikologically Challenged!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Murdoch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Challenged connects with a right hand. Murdoch shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Challenged. No joy for Murdoch on that attempt.
Saikologically Challenged seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdoch looks gassed!
Murdoch shoots in for a takedown but Challenged shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Challenged misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Challenged throws out a leg kick but Murdoch moves out of range and Challenged only half commits.
Murdoch fails to land the takedown.
Saikologically Challenged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Murdoch.
Challenged fails in his attempt to clinch.

Challenged closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Challenged digs a right hand into Murdoch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murdoch's gas tank.
Murdoch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Challenged could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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 pressed up against the cage. Challenged has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murdoch down to the mat. Murdoch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murdoch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Challenged closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murdoch circles away.
Murdoch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Challenged counters with a left and a right that stings Murdoch.
Challenged throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Challenged doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdoch circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Challenged shoots in for a double leg but Murdoch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Challenged wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Challenged.
Challenged tests Murdoch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Challenged throws a wild body kick that Murdoch sees coming a mile off.
Murdoch is trying desperately to land a takedown but Challenged is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Murdoch.
Challenged tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdoch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murdoch swats away the attempt to clinch by Challenged.
Challenged tries a head kick but it misses.

Challenged takes the fight into the clinch.
Challenged is trying to maintain a safe position but Murdoch gets an underhook and turns Challenged into the cage.
Challenged is working for takedown but Murdoch is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Challenged has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murdoch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Challenged looking to stall.
Challenged misses with a hook from the clinch.
Challenged fails to pull guard.
Challenged fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Challenged swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murdoch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Challenged is keeping busy.
Challenged wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Challenged tries for a takedown. No joy.
Challenged changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murdoch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Challenged throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Challenged thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Challenged.
Challenged shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murdoch but Murdoch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Challenged avoids a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Challenged.
Challenged throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murdoch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdoch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Challenged.
Murdoch slips a jab and a cross from Challenged.
Challenged doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdoch circles away.
Murdoch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Challenged pushes Murdoch up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch dodges an elbow strike from Challenged.
Challenged wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Challenged tries to pull guard but Murdoch won't allow it.
Challenged has Murdoch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murdoch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Challenged tries to score a body lock takedown but Murdoch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Challenged throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdoch.
Challenged tries to break free but Murdoch pushes him back against the cage.
Challenged is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murdoch stops a takedown attempt from Challenged.
Murdoch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Challenged smiles and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Challenged.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Challenged is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Challenged misses
and Murdoch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Challenged really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saikologically Challenged dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Challenged misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Challenged throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murdoch was covering up waiting for the punch and Challenged finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Challenged controlling from the top position.
Challenged has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murdoch is proving hard to escape from.
Challenged with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murdoch is trying to keep Challenged in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Challenged wants to stand but Murdoch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Challenged with a nice head shot there.
Challenged knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murdoch on the ground.
Challenged sitting in guard here, content to control.
Challenged trying to control but Murdoch is working from the bottom.
Challenged has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murdoch is proving hard to escape from.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Challenged.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Challenged shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murdoch defends it nicely.
Challenged paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Challenged lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murdoch backs up against the cage.
Saikologically Challenged is winning the standup battle so far.
Challenged fails with an attempt to clinch.
Challenged throws a head kick but Murdoch moves out of range.
Challenged works over Murdoch's head and body with a nice combination.
Challenged changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Challenged scores with a one two! Murdoch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Challenged throws a head kick that misses.
Challenged throws a head kick but Murdoch moves out of range.

Challenged gets a clinch.
Challenged looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saikologically Challenged. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murdoch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdoch shoots and misses
and Challenged counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murdoch stuffs the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Murdoch.
Challenged avoids a kick to the body.
Challenged throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Challenged looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Challenged misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murdoch.
Challenged gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Murdoch counters by clinching up.
Murdoch stops a takedown attempt from Challenged.
Challenged tries to stall but Murdoch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Challenged wants to break free but Murdoch has control.
Challenged misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdoch keeps control of Challenged as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murdoch dodges an elbow strike from Challenged.
Challenged has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murdoch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Challenged can't get the takedown.

Murdoch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdoch moves in looking to clinch but Challenged pushes him off.
Challenged tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Challenged throws a sloppy head kick and Murdoch moves out of range easily.
Challenged throws a right and a left that both miss.
Challenged shoots in but Murdoch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Challenged moves in looking to clinch but Murdoch pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saikologically Challenged dominated that second round.
That's time! Challenged's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Challenged shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdoch as he jumps to the side.
Murdoch misses with the combination.
Challenged misses with a takedown attempt - Murdoch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Challenged.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saikologically Challenged. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murdoch tries to clinch there but Challenged circles away.
Challenged closes the distance looking to clinch

and Murdoch moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Challenged jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murdoch walks away with a smile on his face. Challenged gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Challenged scores with a nice strike.
Challenged throws a head kick but Murdoch moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Challenged fails with a takedown attempt.
Challenged throws a head kick but Murdoch moves out of range.
Challenged shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdoch as he jumps to the side.
Challenged tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Murdoch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Murdoch decides to pull guard.
Challenged wanted to stand there but Murdoch had control of the position.
Murdoch trying to keep a closed guard but Challenged is proving a slippery customer.
Challenged with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Challenged.
Challenged won't allow Murdoch to get back to his feet.
Challenged won't allow Murdoch to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdoch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Challenged.
Murdoch wants to sweep here but Challenged controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Challenged with a poor takedown

and Murdoch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Challenged won't be happy with that.
Challenged is looking for a sweep.

Murdoch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murdoch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murdoch working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Challenged tries to bench press Murdoch off him but Murdoch keeps the position.
Challenged is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murdoch off and has taken his back!
Challenged punches the canvas rather than the man.
Challenged is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Murdoch. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Murdoch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Challenged gets his hands free as Murdoch looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Challenged controlling the positon.
Murdoch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Challenged punches the canvas rather than the man.
Saikologically Challenged is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Challenged controls the action.
Challenged has the hooks in. Murdoch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Challenged punches the canvas rather than the man.
Challenged 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 fight!
Mike Murdoch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Challenged 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saikologically Challenged!