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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Murphy (ranked 6730 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Stewart (ranked 5594 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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248 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orlando Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Stewart.
Murphy manages to pull guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy pulls Stewart in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stewart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass.
Murphy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
Stewart has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murphy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Murphy controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart not allowing Murphy to control his hands.
Stewart biding his time, controlling Murphy.
Murphy wants to control his opponent's hands but Stewart gets his hands free.
Stewart controls the position.
Murphy rolls, trying to escape but Stewart keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Stewart looking to hold on to the position here but Murphy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stewart pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Murphy controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stewart in particular looking to stall.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Stewart is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
Murphy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Orlando Murphy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stewart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murphy's guard.
Stewart is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart gets to his feet. Murphy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stewart is looking to clinch.
Stewart tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stewart as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Stewart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage.
Stewart is trying to trip Murphy. He has hold of a leg but Murphy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stewart persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stewart defends well.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Murphy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stewart stacks Murphy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stewart!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Murphy manages to get back to half guard.
Murphy is not content to let Stewart control the position.
Murphy wants to control but Stewart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stewart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stewart trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stewart defends well.
Stewart would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Stewart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy sets himself, and Stewart steps forward looking for the clinch! Murphy avoids it this time.
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murphy is controlling Stewart's posture.
Stewart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stewart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stewart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stewart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murphy is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stewart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
Stewart trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Will Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy strikes from the bottom but Stewart passes into mount!
Stewart manages to capitalize on a mistake by Murphy to take his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will Stewart go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stewart avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Stewart is persistently looking for the submission but Murphy is defending it well.
Stewart avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control his hands.
Murphy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two 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.
Murphy trying to control here.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stewart in particular looking to stall.
Stewart misses with a head shot. Murphy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Murphy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is controlling Stewart's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stewart trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stewart. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Stewart.
Murphy throws a lazy body kick
and Stewart moves into the clinch.
Stewart gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Murphy trying to hold on to Stewart's head to control him but Stewart postures up.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Murphy.
Stewart is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy has his foot on Stewart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stewart works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stewart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Stewart!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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