PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). Murphy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm Shipping Up To Boston kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hashimoto
vs
Murphy

172 cm
43
151 lbs
49 - 21 - 4

178 cm
32
156 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent

Sun-Tzu. 15%
GREEN!160

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 49 - 21 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Hashimoto's head but Hashimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hashimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hashimoto at a distance.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hashimoto.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Hashimoto avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Hashimoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hashimoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Hashimoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Hashimoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Hashimoto slips the punch.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
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!
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Hashimoto lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hashimoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Hashimoto misses with a low kick.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashimoto misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hashimoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Hashimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hashimoto throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Hashimoto. Hashimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Hashimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto misses with a looping right.
Hashimoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hashimoto tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Hashimoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hashimoto tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.
Hashimoto throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Hashimoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.

Hashimoto looking to score a takedown here. Murphy is defending well but Hashimoto drives through and ends up in Murphy's guard.
Murphy pulls Hashimoto in close to prevent any damage.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Hashimoto tries to pass.
Hashimoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hashimoto trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hashimoto tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hashimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Hashimoto ducked under it nicely.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Hashimoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hashimoto throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
A big left from Hashimoto misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Murphy scores with a four punch combination!
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hashimoto.
Murphy slips a jab from Hashimoto.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Hashimoto's shoulder, as Hashimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hashimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hashimoto misses with a hook.

Murphy rushes Hashimoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Hashimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hashimoto cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hashimoto slips a straight right by Murphy.
Hashimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Hashimoto misses.
Hashimoto throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Hashimoto throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hashimoto with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hashimoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hashimoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Hashimoto saw that one coming.
Hashimoto tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.
Hashimoto jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Hashimoto misses with a body kick.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hashimoto's head backwards.
Hashimoto lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy swings for the body but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hashimoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hashimoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corbin Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hashimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Hashimoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Hashimoto pushes him off.
Murphy swings for the body but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hashimoto tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hashimoto.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Hashimoto is out of range.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Murphy has Hashimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.

Hashimoto pulls guard successfully.

Hashimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hashimoto working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Hashimoto is controlling Murphy's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy won't allow Hashimoto to sweep him here.
Hashimoto wants to control the position but Murphy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hashimoto tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is thwarting Hashimoto's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murphy in particular looking to stall.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hashimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Hashimoto staying out of range there.
Hashimoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hashimoto throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Hashimoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Hashimoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murphy's head.
Hashimoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Hashimoto's belly button to the back.
Hashimoto misses with a body kick.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hashimoto tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Hashimoto misses.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hashimoto tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Hashimoto avoids it well.
Hashimoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy slips a jab from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corbin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashimoto.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hashimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy slips under a jab from Hashimoto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hashimoto momentarily.
Hashimoto throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Hashimoto missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashimoto looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy digs a good hook to Hashimoto's body.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Hashimoto moves away and avoids it.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Hashimoto saw that one coming.
Murphy slips under a jab from Hashimoto.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hashimoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Hashimoto's ribs.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Hashimoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashimoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hashimoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hashimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hashimoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Hashimoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Hashimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Murphy gets caught flat footed, as Hashimoto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Hashimoto trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Corbin Murphy just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hashimoto misses with a left hand
and Hashimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hashimoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Hashimoto's body.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hashimoto needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Hashimoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Hashimoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Hashimoto ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashimoto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murphy cracks Hashimoto with a good jab.
Hashimoto slips a straight right by Murphy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hashimoto jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hashimoto misses the shot to the body.
Hashimoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy jabs at Hashimoto's body.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hashimoto throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Hashimoto circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashimoto lands an overhand right.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hashimoto has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tests Hashimoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hashimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hashimoto misses with a kick to the body.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Hashimoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hashimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hashimoto momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto tries to land a body kick
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hashimoto cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Hashimoto throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy slips a straight right by Hashimoto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy digs a good hook to Hashimoto's body.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hashimoto with a jab.
Hashimoto walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hashimoto at a distance.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Hashimoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Murphy rushes Hashimoto and presses him up against the cage.
Hashimoto is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hashimoto is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.

Hashimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Hashimoto drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hashimoto throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.

Hashimoto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hashimoto stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murphy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hashimoto.

Hashimoto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashimoto trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Murphy dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A cross from Murphy lands.
Hashimoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hashimoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hashimoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Hashimoto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Hashimoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hashimoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hashimoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy stalks Hashimoto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hashimoto's face. Hashimoto staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Hashimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hashimoto throws out the jab.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Hashimoto avoids it with no problem.
Hashimoto misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hashimoto misses the jab.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashimoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hashimoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Hashimoto seems unphased.
Murphy tries to clinch but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hashimoto is just out of range.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hashimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Hashimoto throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Hashimoto throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hashimoto on the side of the head.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Hashimoto misses its intended target.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hashimoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hashimoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murphy rushes Hashimoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hashimoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Hashimoto tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hashimoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keiji Hashimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hashimoto tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Hashimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hashimoto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hashimoto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hashimoto is striking from the bottom but Murphy uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hashimoto wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hashimoto avoid being mounted?
Corbin Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hashimoto keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!

Corbin Murphy wins by unanimous decision! Corbin Murphy retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Corbin Murphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.