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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dr Murdock enters the cage!
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205 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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190 cm
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220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Murdock misses.
Fox swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Fox looks for a takedown but Murdock sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fox is defended easily by Murdock.
Fox fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fox.
Fox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murdock swivels and escapes.
Murdock lands a nice shot to the body.
Murdock slips a straight right by Fox.
Murdock defending well as Fox loads up on a big left hand.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock lands a nice looking body shot.
Murdock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fox in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
Murdock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fox.
Fox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fox's head backwards.
Dr Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
Fox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murdock's guard.
Fox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Fox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murdock dives on top into guard.
Murdock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murdock stopping the sweep attempt from Fox.
Murdock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fox managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox is looking to stand up but Murdock isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Murdock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
Murdock misses with a hook. Fox ducked under it nicely.
Fox tries for a takedown but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murdock swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Murdock.
Murdock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murdock lands a jab to the nose.
Murdock throws a jab but it's blocked by Fox.
Fox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murdock to the mat! Murdock manages to get full guard.
Fox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is looking to stand up but Fox isn't so interested in that idea.
Fox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murdock's head.
Fox is looking to work some ground and pound but Murdock has wrist control.
Fox wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Fox looking to sit in guard and control but Murdock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fox wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fox is trying to keep Murdock in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fox shoots in but no luck this time.
Fox walks into a jab.
Murdock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fox shoots in but Murdock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murdock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Murdock with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Murdock 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!
Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murdock counters with an outside leg kick.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Fox shoots and misses
and Murdock counters with an outside leg kick.
Fox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murdock moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Murdock looks to throw the jab but Fox is out of range.
Murdock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fox.
Fox has his takedown stuffed
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murdock delivers a nice body kick.
Fox tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox feints and as Murdock raises his hands in defense, Fox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fox postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murdock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fox, into his guard.
Fox looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to hit a switch here but Murdock passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fox there!
Murdock content just to control the position here.
Fox is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fox looking for submissions off his back.
Murdock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steve Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fox tries to roll over but Murdock keeps him under control.
Murdock tries to stand and escape but Fox is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fox tries to get to full guard but Murdock has control of the leg.
Murdock tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fox.
Fox is controlling Murdock's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dr 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Murdock!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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