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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Winters (ranked 373 p4p, 1209 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 52 p4p, 162 weight class). Winters kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All Along the Watchtower. Murphy has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston- Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winters changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winters showed some decent athleticism there.
Winters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Winters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winters with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murphy is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winters trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Winters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winters is working away from the top position though.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Winters thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Winters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Winters wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Winters working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murphy has passed into half guard!
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.
Winters manages to get to full guard.
Winters is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Murphy passes Winters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Winters defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Winters will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Winters did well to prevent Murphy getting side control.
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Winters defends the submission attempt.
Winters is holding on to half guard well.
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Winters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Winters is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winters avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy prevents Winters from improving his position.
Murphy trying to control the action but Winters is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winters is concentrating on defense, preventing Murphy from advancing position.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Winters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy wants to hit a sweep here but Winters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murphy there!
Winters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Murphy tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy!
Winters controlling the pace for now.
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Winters controlling his opponent.
Dick Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters content just to control the position here.
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Winters wants to take his opponent's back but Murphy doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters looking to finish with strikes here!
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Winters has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters dominated that second round.
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!
Winters looking to score a takedown here. Murphy is defending well but Winters drives through and ends up in Murphy's guard.
Murphy looking to control.
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Winters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murphy is not content to let Winters control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Winters trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Winters trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Winters is trying to get an arm triangle but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
Winters trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Murphy prevents Winters from moving into mount.
Winters controls the position from side control.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Winters in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Winters dives in and scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winters controls the pace.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Winters passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winters's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Murphy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Winters is really stuck here.
Winters breaks Murphy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Winters controlling him for the moment.
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Winters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winters has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Winters!
Dick Winters seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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