PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Murdock
vs
James

174 cm
22
149 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
146 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ian Murdock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank James!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Murdock, looking for a takedown. James pushes Murdock against the cage but Murdock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murdock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murdock tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murdock to the ground. Murdock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murdock feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Ian Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James checks a leg kick.
James tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Ian Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock lands a slapping body shot.
Murdock scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murdock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James is looking to clinch.
Murdock feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Murdock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murdock.
Murdock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
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!
James avoids the head kick by Murdock.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James wants to clinch.

James rushes Murdock and presses him up against the cage.
Murdock blocks a body shot from James.
Murdock wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James crunches a lovely knee into Murdock's ribcage.
James is trying desperately to land a takedown but Murdock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for James.
Murdock is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James digs a right hand underneath Murdock's ribcage. Murdock let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.

Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow James down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow James down.
Murdock scores with a nice body kick.
Murdock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murdock connects with a crisp jab.
James tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Ian Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Murdock as James shoots in.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock slips a straight right by James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
James looks gassed!
Murdock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Nice jab there from Murdock.
Murdock throws a quick inside leg kick.
James tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow James down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Murdock tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Murdock dominated that round.
That's time! Murdock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A good leg kick by Murdock.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James dives in and grabs Murdock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murdock pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Murdock cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murdock.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Frank James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Murdock.
Murdock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James is breathing heavily.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by James.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murdock.
Murdock lands a jab to the nose.
Murdock lands a head kick!
Murdock connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James tries to clinch there but Murdock circles away.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murdock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
Murdock lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Murdock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murdock cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Murdock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murdock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murdock feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murdock. Murdock obviously looking to wear him down.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him.
Murdock lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murdock. Murdock obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murdock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murdock throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murdock lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Ian Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murdock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murdock throws a nice head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Murdock!
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Murdock thows a body kick. James tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murdock connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murdock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murdock lands with a slapping head kick.
James takes a kick to the side of the head.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murdock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ian Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
Murdock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Murdock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James avoids the head kick by Murdock.
James dives in and grabs Murdock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murdock pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murdock - that will leave a mark!
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock thumps James with a low kick.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murdock throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Murdock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Murdock counters with a left to the body.
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murdock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murdock lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murdock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Murdock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
Murdock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James tries to clinch there but Murdock circles away.
Murdock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murdock defends it nicely.
Ian Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Murdock.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murdock.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murdock.
James dives in and grabs Murdock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murdock pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crunch! Murdock slams his shin into James's torso.
Murdock throws a head kick that half lands.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murdock cracks the inside of James's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
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!
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock thumps James with a low kick.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murdock misses with a series of wild punches.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murdock looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Murdock clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

James moves into the clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Murdock has double underhooks.
James 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. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murdock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
That kick from Murdock tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murdock.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Murdock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murdock lands a jab.
Murdock scores with a nice body kick.
Murdock cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Murdock connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.

James closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James works on Murdock's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A frustrated look appears on Murdock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Murdock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murdock tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
Murdock takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Murdock won't allow it.
James jumps guard but Murdock stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
James working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James fails to pull guard.
Ian Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.

Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Murdock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Murdock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Murdock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.

Murdock has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes James off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Murdock thumps James with a low kick.
Murdock lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murdock keeps James at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
James shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well.
Murdock connects with a high kick.
Murdock lands a jab to the head.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Murdock throws a head kick that half lands.
James tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
James tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murdock. Murdock obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
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 Ian Murdock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Murdock slams his shin into James's torso.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murdock sprawls well. Murdock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdock stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdock cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murdock to score with a decent uppercut.
James is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
James takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murdock feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murdock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James is looking to clinch.
Murdock lands with a nice body kick.
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murdock scores with a leg kick.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murdock lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murdock. James shrugs it off though.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
James moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
Murdock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murdock scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Murdock jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murdock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James avoids the head kick by Murdock.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murdock lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James blocks a leg kick.
James tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Murdock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ian Murdock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Murdock does it's job there.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
James moves to clinch but Murdock breaks away
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murdock misses with a leg kick.
James moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
Murdock lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Murdock tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock moves into range and connects with a jab.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James tries to clinch up.
James tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock lands a jab to the nose.
Frank James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murdock.
James moves forwards but Murdock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Murdock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murdock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Murdock!
Ian Murdock is the new featherweight champion!