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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Murkula lands a left and a right that send Powers crashing to the mat, dazed. Murkula thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Powers is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Powers has been cut.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Murkula finish him?#CL#
Murkula rushes Powers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Murkula breaks from the clinch.
Murkula pounces like a tiger and cracks Powers with a vicious hook! Powers is down but not out! Murkula follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taisto Murkula!
In his post fight interview, Taisto Murkula started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Murkula drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murkula trying to control the position from guard on top but Reid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murkula trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom.
Reid keeping full guard, as Murkula tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Murkula stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##CL2#
Reid clinches.
Murkula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murkula looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Reid.
Reid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murkula's defenses.
Reid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murkula has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Murkula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reid lands an elbow just above Murkula 's eye.
Murkula blocks an elbow strike.
Murkula has Reid pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Murkula breaks from the clinch.
Murkula blocks a leg kick.
Murkula wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murkula fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Murkula. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Reid misses with a low kick.
Murkula moves out of range as Reid throws a body kick.
Murkula fails with a takedown attempt.
Reid throws a half hearted mid 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!
Reid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Murkula counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murkula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Murkula stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Murkula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reid pushes Murkula away with a front kick.
Reid throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Murkula pushes Reid up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Murkula tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reid misses with an elbow strike.
Reid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reid cracks Murkula with a nice body shot.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Murkula controls the action.
Reid blocks an elbow strike.
Reid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murkula changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Murkula looking to score a takedown here. Reid is defending well but Murkula drives through and ends up in Reid's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murkula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murkula has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reid is trying to control the position but Murkula postures up. #T4#
Reid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murkula controls the pace.
Reid pulls Murkula in close to prevent any damage.
Reid keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
Reid trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Reid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Reid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murkula to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Murkula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murkula passes Reid's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Murkula is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reid is just riding it out for now. Murkula eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1##SU#
Murkula decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Murkula pushes Reid up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Murkula breaks from the clinch.
Murkula misses with a body shot.
Reid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murkula throws a sloppy head kick and Reid moves out of range easily.
Murkula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reid circles away.
Reid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hamish Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murkula drives through and clinches with Reid against the cage.
#TD#
Murkula jumps into guard, dragging Reid to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Murkula throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Murkula isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reid stacks Murkula 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 Reid!
Murkula is trying to control Reid's posture but Reid avoids it.
Murkula is trying to improve his position.
Murkula sneaks back into half guard.
Murkula trying to control here.
#T3#
Reid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Murkula is trying to get back to full guard.
Taisto Murkula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murkula is looking to control Reid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murkula avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Murkula is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reid pulls his head out easily.
Murkula is trying to maintain the position but Reid is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murkula is concentrating on defense, preventing Reid from advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reid wants to free his trapped foot but Murkula is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hamish Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reid throws a body kick that misses.
Murkula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reid defends it nicely.
Murkula backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reid is looking to clinch.
Murkula feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murkula shoots for a takedown but Reid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Murkula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Reid. That's going to slow Murkula down.
Taisto Murkula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murkula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reid defends well and Murkula ends up having to push Reid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Murkula shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! 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.
#R3##CL2#
Reid closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Murkula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Murkula clinches up against the cage.
Murkula blocks a body shot from Reid.
Reid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murkula backwards.
Murkula is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Reid scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reid throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Murkula has clasped his hands together around Reid's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Reid throws Murkula to one side and escapes!
Hamish Reid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murkula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Murkula. #T1#
Murkula misses with a head kick.
Murkula checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Murkula.
Murkula lands with a kick to the temple. Reid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Murkula walks into a stiff left hand from Reid.
Reid throws a leg kick
and Murkula counters with a left and a right that stings Reid.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murkula.
Reid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murkula misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reid connects with a looping right hand.
Murkula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Murkula gets tackled into the cage by Reid. Reid maintains the clinch.
Reid lands an elbow inside.
Murkula jumps guard but Reid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Murkula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Reid as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reid throws an elbow but misses.
Reid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murkula backwards.
Murkula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murkula has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reid after a bit of a struggle.
Reid throws an elbow that misses.
Reid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murkula seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reid can turn it around.
Reid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murkula dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reid misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Reid tries a body shot but Murkula blocks it.
Reid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reid.
Nice elbow from Reid.
Reid lands an elbow inside.
Reid lands a damaging elbow.
Murkula blocks a body shot from Reid.
Reid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reid has a couple of punches blocked by Murkula.
Murkula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reid tries a body shot but Murkula blocks it.
Reid lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4##TD#
Murkula gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Murkula postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Reid to stand up.
Murkula ducks under a wild hook from Reid.#CL2#
Reid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murkula working hard to break the clinch.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hamish Reid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murkula avoids the elbow strike from Reid, against the cage.
Murkula has Reid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murkula jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reid walks away with a smile on his face. Murkula gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reid throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murkula counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reid thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid takes a swing at Murkula's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamish Reid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reid 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamish Reid!
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Event:
CEC 508
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Murkula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murkula wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side#TD#
and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Murkula didn't expect that.
Murkula working a defensive guard here.
Murkula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Murkula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murkula wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Murkula keeps moving.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murkula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him. #T1#
Murkula scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Murkula throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Murkula looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murkula looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee connects with the punch.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee cracks the inside of Murkula's front leg.
Murkula has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Murkula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Murkula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee throws a counter high kick but Murkula was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick. #T2##TD2#
Murkula decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murkula wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murkula wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murkula is one step ahead there.
Lee keeping full guard, as Murkula tries to pass.
Murkula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murkula slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Murkula there.
Murkula is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Murkula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Murkula is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murkula lands strikes from half guard.
Murkula is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Murkula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murkula scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Murkula lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murkula is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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 Temujin Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Murkula has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Murkula trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Murkula is stalling here.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Murkula gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murkula will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee won't allow Murkula to sweep him here. #T1#
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee chips away with some ground and pound.
Murkula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murkula controlling Lee's posture.
Murkula is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Murkula is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murkula trying to control the position.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murkula is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Murkula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Murkula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murkula looking for a sweep. Not yet Murkula, not yet.
Lee controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee stands and throws Murkula's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3##SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee working the head with strikes.
Lee remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Murkula is trying to get back to half guard.
Murkula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lee working away.
Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Taisto Murkula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee cracks Murkula with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Murkula wants to control but Lee postures up.
The strikes coming from Lee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lee cracks Murkula with a big right hand but Murkula just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Murkula is being controlled here.
Lee working the ground and pound.
Murkula tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee working the ground and pound from side control.
Murkula throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murkula is avoiding damage well.
Murkula is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control the action but Murkula is working from the bottom.
Lee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murkula some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Lee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murkula tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Murkula. Murkula maintains the clinch.
Murkula looking for a takedown.
Lee lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Murkula gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murkula will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murkula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee wants to control from the top but Murkula keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Murkula wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Murkula being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Murkula has wrist control.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murkula trying to control the position.
Murkula throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Murkula has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Murkula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murkula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murkula is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murkula can do to turn this around?
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee trying to control but Murkula is working from the bottom.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murkula shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee throws a right hand that Murkula ducks under and follows up with a left that Murkula also avoids with ease.
Murkula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Temujin Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Murkula.#T3#
Murkula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Murkula tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Taisto Murkula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Murkula closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Murkula getting side control.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Temujin Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee is looking to control Murkula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Murkula works his way into side control.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murkula wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murkula takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temujin Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temujin Lee!
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Event:
CEC 476
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Cooper is looking to clinch but Murkula is avoiding it.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murkula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Murkula in a clinch.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Murkula 's eye.
Murkula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards. #BC#
Murkula breaks the clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Murkula circles away.
#CL2#
Cooper closes the distance and pushes Murkula back into the cage.
Cooper misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula tries to score a body lock takedown but Cooper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murkula's elbow.
Murkula tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murkula can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Cooper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murkula's efforts to push away.#BC#
Murkula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Cooper has Murkula up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Murkula manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cooper moves into the clinch.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murkula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
We've been informed that Cooper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Murkula breaks from the clinch.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Murkula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murkula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooper moves to clinch but Murkula breaks away
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Murkula swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murkula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murkula throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
Murkula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper wants to clinch.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murkula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Murkula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murkula's calf.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murkula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Murkula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Cooper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murkula lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Murkula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
A head punch on the inside from Murkula fails to land.
A short right from Murkula on the inside.
Cooper misses with some punches.
#BC#
Murkula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cooper moves into the clinch.
Murkula blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper is trying to maintain a safe position but Murkula gets an underhook and turns Cooper into the cage.
Murkula misses with the head strike.
Cooper effectively controlling the action here.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Murkula is trying to drag Cooper to the mat but Cooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murkula dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
#T4#
Murkula blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murkula lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Murkula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooper can't find room to land a body shot as Murkula controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murkula's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murkula tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Murkula scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Murkula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murkula throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it.
Murkula misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Cooper instigates a clinch.
Murkula struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Murkula looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Murkula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper stops a takedown attempt from Murkula.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Cooper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cooper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murkula fails to land.
Murkula looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Charles Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cooper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murkula's efforts to push away.
Murkula avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Murkula tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Murkula back against the cage.
Murkula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murkula.
Murkula wants a takedown but no success here.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Murkula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murkula circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murkula counters with a stiff right hand.
Murkula swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.#T1#
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Murkula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Cooper instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murkula throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murkula's brow.
I was talking to Murkula's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murkula wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooper won't allow it.
Cooper keeps control of Murkula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murkula has had enough of the clinch but Cooper keeps him there for the moment.
Murkula throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murkula avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper has Murkula pressed against the cage, preventing Murkula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murkula has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Murkula jumps guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murkulas head. #BC#
Murkula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Cooper moves into the clinch.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Murkula in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murkula's defenses.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Murkula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Murkula 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cooper taking a breather.
Cooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Murkula dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
#BC#
Murkula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Cooper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murkula avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Murkula turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Murkula manages to end up in side control.
Murkula misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cooper is looking for a sweep.
Murkula working the ground and pound from side control.
Cooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murkula wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cooper is trying to get back to half guard.
Murkula throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Murkula lands a few punches from side control.
Murkula is trying to ground and pound but Cooper uses the momentary lack of control by Murkula to regain half guard.
Murkula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cooper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murkula scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murkula passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cooper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
#R3#
Murkula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Murkula.
Cooper lands a body shot.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Murkula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murkula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murkula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murkula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murkula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murkula shoots in but Cooper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Murkula.
#CL2#
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully.
Murkula dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Murkula avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.#T1#
Murkula working hard to break the clinch.
Cooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murkula avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Cooper can't find room to land a body shot as Murkula controls the action.
Cooper tries to work over Murkula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Murkula avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Murkula tries to circle away but Cooper has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Murkula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Murkula.
Cooper tries to work over Murkula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murkula letting Cooper take a breather here.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Murkula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Cooper thows a body kick. Murkula tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Charles Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Murkula circles away.
Cooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taisto Murkula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Murkula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper tries to clinch but Murkula moves out of range.
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!
Cooper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Murkula pushes him off.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Murkula circles away and keeps his distance.
Murkula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murkula misses the jab.
Murkula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murkula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Murkula circles away.
Taisto Murkula is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Cooper blocking some punches.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murkula's brow.
Murkula blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murkula.
Murkula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murkula blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Murkula on the inside. #TD#
Murkula gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cooper kicks Murkula off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Murkula misses.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Cooper instigates a clinch. #T4#
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Murkula 's eye. #BC#
Murkula manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murkula, pushing him back against the cage.
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Cooper looking to slow down the pace here.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Murkula in his tracks for a moment.
Murkula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murkula lands with a light punch inside.
Murkula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coopers head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murkula.
Murkula throws a head punch that misses.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Murkula in his tracks for a moment.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murkula's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Cooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cooper 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Cooper!
A very excited looking Charles Cooper rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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CEC 468
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Murkula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reach throws out the jab.
Reach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reach misses with a kick to the body
and Murkula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reach throws a sloppy head kick and Murkula moves out of range easily.
Murkula tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reach throwing a counter right hand but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Murkula stuns Reach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reach seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reach moves out of range as Murkula throws a body kick.
Reach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murkula scores with a nice right hand.
Reach lands a nice shot to the body.
Reach checks a leg kick.
Murkula scores with a jab to the head.
Murkula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murkula cracks Reach with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murkula throws a lazy right hand but Reach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reach just misses with a punch to the body.
Reach throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Murkula counters with a single leg into guard. Reach didn't expect that. #ES#
Reach is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Reach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murkula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reach blocks a body shot from Murkula.
Reach struggles to land a body shot inside as Murkula controls his hands.
Murkula can't find room to land a body shot as Reach controls the action.
Murkula struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Reach.
Murkula tries to work over Reach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murkula is trying to break the clinch but Reach has him pressed against the cage.
Reach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murkula.
Still in the clinch, Murkula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reach tries to throw a body punch but Murkula avoids it by throwing Reach back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murkula - that landed with a thud.
Reach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murkula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reach tries a body shot but Murkula blocks it.
Murkula tries for a takedown but Reach manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Reach throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murkula blocks it with crossed arms.
Murkula swings wildly with an uppercut but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murkula lands a body shot.
Reach misses with an elbow over the top.
Reach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murkula throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murkula lands a left hand.
Reach throws an elbow that misses.
Murkula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murkula prevents a body shot from Reach.
Murkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reach misses with an elbow strike.
Murkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murkula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reach obliges.
Murkula lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reach or not.
Reach tries a body shot but Murkula blocks it.
Reach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murkula or not.
Murkula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murkula.
Murkula blocks a body shot from Reach.
A shot in the inside from Murkula.
Murkula presses Reach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reach swings wildly with an uppercut but Murkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murkula lands a left hand.
Reach throws a punch but it's blocked by Murkula. #BC2#
Murkula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reach connects with a body shot that sends Murkula's belly button to the back.
Murkula misses with a body kick.
Murkula lands with a cross.
Murkula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murkula lands a jab.
Murkula throws a leg kick but Reach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murkula looks to land a left hand but Reach moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Murkula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murkula throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murkula with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reach counters with a stiff right hand.
Reach misses the shot to the body.
Murkula looks to land a right hand but Reach moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Murkula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murkula pushes Reach away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Murkula.
Danga de danga de dang - Murkula scores with a four punch combination!
Reach is looking to wear down Murkula with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murkula takes a swing at Reach's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murkula. That's going to slow Reach down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murkula.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Murkula looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murkula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Murkula cracks Reach with an open hand slap.
Murkula lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reach will feel that in the morning.
Taisto Murkula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reach takes one to the side of the head.
Reach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reach digs a good hook to Murkula's body.
Reach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murkula's head.
Murkula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murkula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murkula flicks out a counter leg kick but Reach steps away.
Murkula connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reach's hands.
Reach lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murkula thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reach if he has to take too many more of those.
Murkula lands a leg kick that knocks Reach off balance momentarily.#T1#
Reach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murkula cracks Reach with an open hand slap.
Murkula is looking to score with low kicks.
Reach wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murkula lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murkula.
Reach moves out of range of the body kick.
Murkula looks for the body kick but Reach saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Murkula
and Reach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Murkula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reach with a jab.
Reach lands with an uppercut that bounces Murkula off the cage and back into range.
Murkula scores with a sloppy right hand. Reach should have avoided that one.
Murkula throws a lazy uppercut
and Reach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Murkula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Reach throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reach tries to clinch there but Murkula circles away.
Murkula misses with a low kick.
Murkula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murkula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reach. That did some damage!
Reach throws a low kick, looking for Murkula's leg but Murkula calmly moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reach.
Murkula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reach throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnny Reach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reach throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murkula counters with an outside leg kick.
Murkula throws a looping overhand right but Reach ducks down to avoid it.
Murkula fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murkula missing with a left hand there. Reach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murkula takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reach is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Murkula throws a leg kick that misses.
Reach blocks a jab.
Reach throwing a counter right hand but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Murkula throws a body kick that misses.
Murkula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murkula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reach makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reach throws a leg kick but Murkula sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murkula scores with a leg kick.
Reach throws out a loose jab but Murkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murkula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murkula ducks under a wild hook from Reach.
Reach misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Murkula counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murkula.
Reach is trying to control the position but Murkula postures up.
Murkula distracts Reach with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Reach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reach controls Murkula momentarily but Murkula frees himself.
Reach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reach is trying to keep Murkula in close.
Murkula keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reach's head.
Reach managing to control the position.
Murkula postures up in Reach's guard and throws a big left but Reach blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reach lands with a shot to the body.
Reach misses with a hook. Murkula ducked under it nicely.
And Murkula responds with a good body kick, but Reach manages to step out the way in time.
A telegraphed right hand from Murkula misses the target.
Reach slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murkula misses with a straight right.
Murkula loads up on a big right hand but Reach slips the punch.
Reach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murkula thows a leg kick but Reach checks it
and Reach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murkula misses with a kick to the body.
Reach takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reach avoids a kick to the body.
Reach is looking to counter the offense by Murkula and move into the clinch.
Reach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murkula. Murkula obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Murkula has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Reach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murkula, pushing him back against the cage.
Murkula lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Murkula breaks from the clinch.
Murkula scores with a nice strike.
Reach connects with a jab.
Murkula misses with a hook
and Reach counters with a good low kick that Murkula was not able to check.
Reach works over Murkula's head and body with a nice combination.
Reach lands a leg kick that knocks Murkula off balance momentarily.
Murkula lands a leg kick that knocks Reach off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reach with a hook.
Reach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murkula counter with a right hand.
Reach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnny Reach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murkula takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murkula throws a low kick but Reach avoids it.
Murkula misses with a low kick.
Murkula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murkula has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Murkula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reach counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murkula lands a leg kick that knocks Reach off balance momentarily.
Reach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murkula.
Reach thuds his right hand into Murkula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murkula avoids the body shot from Reach.
Murkula lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murkula scores with a push kick.
Nice cross by Reach.
Reach throws an off balance right hand
and Murkula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Reach finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Reach misses with a low kick.
Murkula misses with a straight right.
Reach throwing a counter right hand but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Reach throws the left hand but Murkula avoids the punch easily.
Reach lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murkula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murkula.
Murkula scores with a jab to the body.
Murkula moves out of range of the strikes.
Reach connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murkula's hands.
Murkula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD#
Reach drops Murkula with a beautiful combination! Murkula stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reach is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Murkula is rocked!
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!
Reach is stalking Murkula. Murkula circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Reach, and it's lights out! Murkula really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Reach!
Johnny Reach 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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Event:
CEC 466
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Lacazette finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Murkula.
Murkula fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murkula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murkula. Lacazette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murkula seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lacazette throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Murkula misses its intended target.
Lacazette was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murkula tries to land a leg kick but Lacazette saw it coming and moves away.
Lacazette scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murkula darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacazette checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murkula takes one to the side of the head.
Murkula ducks under a wild hook from Lacazette.
Lacazette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacazette throws a leg kick that misses.
Murkula dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Murkula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacazette.
Lacazette takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murkula gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacazette.#T1#
Murkula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacazette's head backwards.
Murkula loads up on a big right hand but Lacazette slips the punch.
Murkula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lacazette checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murkula lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lacazette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacazette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No joy there for Murkula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murkula walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lacazette.
Lacazette is looking to slow Murkula down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lacazette.
Murkula avoids the body shot from Lacazette.
Murkula feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Antoine Lacazette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murkula keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murkula connects with the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lacazette. That's going to slow Murkula down.
Murkula throws a front kick aimed at Lacazette's knee but Lacazette avoids it well.
Murkula clobbers Lacazette with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Lacazette on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murkula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Murkula throws a body punch but Lacazette moves out of range.
Lacazette moves away from the strike by Murkula.
Lacazette feints a counter leg kick.
Lacazette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Lacazette misses with a wild body shot.
Lacazette smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lacazette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murkula loads up on a big right hand but Lacazette slips the punch.
Lacazette misses with a low kick.
Murkula jabs Lacazette right on the nose. Lacazette blinks but takes it well.
Murkula swings for the body but Lacazette moves out of range.
Lacazette moves away from the strike by Murkula.
Murkula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacazette was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Murkula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacazette.
Murkula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacazette.#T3#
Lacazette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murkula throws out the jab.
Lacazette misses with a body shot.
Murkula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacazette at a distance.
Murkula misses the shot to the body.
Lacazette throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murkula counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murkula.
Lacazette swings widly with a right hand
and Murkula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacazette checks a leg kick.
Murkula checks a leg kick.
Lacazette keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lacazette checks a leg kick.
Murkula jabs Lacazette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murkula keeps Lacazette at a distance using the push kick.
Murkula moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murkula throws out a leg kick but Lacazette moves out of range and Murkula only half commits.
Murkula takes a swing at Lacazette's ribcage but misses.
Murkula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lacazette only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Murkula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lacazette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murkula finds it's way round the side to connect with Lacazette's head.
Lacazette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lacazette chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murkula can pounce on him.
Lacazette misses with a wild body shot.
Murkula has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Murkula feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lacazette's calf.
Lacazette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murkula throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lacazette throws out a counter right but Murkula avoids it with no problem.
Lacazette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacazette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murkula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacazette can pounce on him.
Murkula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacazette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Murkula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murkula checks the leg kick.
Murkula connects with a right hand. Lacazette shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that 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.
#R2#
Murkula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lacazette has time to react.
Murkula lands the left hand.
Murkula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lacazette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murkula misses with a wild body shot.
Lacazette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murkula checks a low kick from Lacazette.
Murkula will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lacazette looks to score with a jab to the body but Murkula is just out of range.
Lacazette avoids the body shot from Murkula.
Lacazette tries a low kick but Murkula avoids it.
Lacazette throws a looping overhand right but Murkula ducks down to avoid it.
Murkula lands with a nice body punch.
Lacazette thuds his right hand into Murkula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula misses with a leg kick.
Lacazette misses with a wild body shot.
Lacazette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Lacazette darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murkula. Lacazette does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lacazette blocks a leg kick.
Lacazette wants to land a leg kick but Murkula is out of range.
Murkula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacazette.
Murkula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murkula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacazette moves away.
Murkula checks the leg kick.
Murkula swings for the body but Lacazette moves out of range.
Murkula connects with a crisp jab.
Murkula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lacazette tries to work over Murkula's front leg with a kick but Murkula checks it.
Lacazette takes a swing at Murkula's ribcage but misses.
Murkula misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacazette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacazette was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Lacazette steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lacazette misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Murkula counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacazette tries to improve position but can't.
Murkula scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lacazette to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lacazette dodges the ground and pound from Murkula.
Murkula in side control, throwing shots but Lacazette defends.
Murkula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacazette keeps working. #SUB#
Murkula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murkula cracks Lacazette with a big elbow.
Murkula misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Murkula goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lacazette rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murkula's guard! Nice work there by Lacazette!
Murkula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacazette can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Murkula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lacazette defends well.#T3#
Murkula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murkula has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lacazette forces his way into half guard.
Lacazette is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Murkula manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Murkula has an active guard here but Lacazette has managed to pass into half guard.
Lacazette passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Lacazette moves to back control.
Murkula can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murkula breaks Lacazette's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lacazette controlling Murkula's posture.
Murkula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taisto Murkula will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lacazette throws out a powerful jab.
Murkula looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacazette is just out of range.
Lacazette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taisto Murkula is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murkula is defended easily by Lacazette.
Murkula fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lacazette checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacazette! But no joy.
Murkula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacazette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murkula throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lacazette to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Lacazette lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacazette throws a body kick that misses.
Lacazette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lacazette keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacazette was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Lacazette wants to slow Murkula down by chopping away at his legs.
Murkula misses with a hook to the body
and Lacazette counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Lacazette chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murkula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lacazette is able to avoid easily.
Murkula fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lacazette takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murkula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lacazette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murkula.
Murkula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lacazette throws a right and a left that Murkula avoids nicely.
Murkula takes a swing at Lacazette's ribcage but misses.
Lacazette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murkula throws a chopping leg kick but Lacazette manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lacazette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murkula.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lacazette.
Lacazette throws a body shot but no joy.
Murkula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Murkula with that takedown attempt.
Antoine Lacazette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacazette throws a solid leg kick but Murkula takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lacazette.
Murkula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murkula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lacazette is able to avoid easily.
Murkula scores with a leg kick.
Murkula jabs Lacazette right on the nose. Lacazette blinks but takes it well.
Murkula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacazette.
Lacazette walks into a jab.
Murkula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murkula defending well as Lacazette loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Murkula.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacazette was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Lacazette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murkula.
Lacazette on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murkula. Murkula obviously looking to wear him down.
Murkula lands a jab to Lacazette's midsection.#T3#
Murkula ducks under a wild hook from Lacazette.
Lacazette cracks the inside of Murkula's front leg.
Lacazette checks a leg kick.
Murkula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lacazette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murkula jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lacazette tries to land a leg kick but Murkula saw it coming and moves away.
Murkula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murkula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Lacazette.
Murkula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacazette's head backwards.
Murkula lands a nice shot that snaps Lacazette's head back.
Murkula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacazette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murkula's sensitive parts.
Murkula throws a series of punches but Lacazette avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Murkula. That snapped Lacazette's head back.
#T4#
Murkula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murkula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacazette.
Lacazette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murkula takes a swing at Lacazette's ribcage but misses.
Lacazette misses with a straight right.
Murkula lands a leg kick that knocks Lacazette off balance momentarily.
Murkula scores with a shot to the body.
Murkula feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lacazette's calf.
Lacazette misses with a straight left.
Lacazette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murkula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacazette misses with an uppercut.
Murkula on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taisto Murkula.
Well Murkula 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Murkula!
A very excited looking Taisto Murkula rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
CEC 462
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Murkula thuds a left hand into Kobashi's body.
Murkula lands an overhand right.#TD#
Murkula feints and as Kobashi raises his hands in defense, Murkula changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kobashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kobashi wants to sweep here but Murkula controlling him for the moment.
Kobashi pulls Murkula in close to prevent any damage.
Murkula stopping the sweep attempt from Kobashi.#ES2#
Kobashi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Murkula wants a takedown.
Murkula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kobashi wants to stall.
A short right from Murkula on the inside. #T1#
Murkula lands with a light punch inside.
Kobashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murkula tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
#TD#
Murkula has hold of one of Kobashi's legs. Kobashi is fighting the takedown attempt but Murkula gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kobashi wants to stand but Murkula is controlling the position.
Kobashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kobashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murkula is one step ahead there.
Murkula works over Kobashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Kobashi wants to stand and escape but Murkula is having none of it.
Murkula scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Murkula wants to control from the top but Kobashi keeps moving.
Murkula is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobashi has wrist control.
Murkula landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murkula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kobashi is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Murkula working for a triangle but Kobashi defends it easily.
Murkula has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kobashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Murkula wants to sweep but no luck.
Kobashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kobashi is continuing to stall.
Kobashi wants to control from the top but Murkula keeps moving.
Kobashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murkula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kobashi stays in close to Murkula's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murkula keeping moving, preventing Kobashi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kobashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kobashi wants to get up but he can't break Murkula's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murkula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Murkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kobashi defending well as Murkula loads up on a big left hand.
Murkula throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a low kick, right behind Murkula 's knee.
Kobashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that 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.
#R2#
Kobashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murkula takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murkula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murkula scores with a shot to the body.
Murkula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murkula walks into a left hand.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kobashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murkula misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Kobashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murkula misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi tries to bum rush Murkula with a series of wild strikes but Murkula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobashi avoids a kick to the body.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Murkula moved away.
Kobashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kobashi darts in and clinches Murkula up against the cage.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murkula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobashi stalling in the clinch but Murkula improves position.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Murkula blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kobashi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kobashi digs a right hand underneath Murkula's ribcage. Murkula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murkula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murkula struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Murkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Murkula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murkula throws a series of punches but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi misses with a body punch
and Murkula counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murkula 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.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobashi cracks Murkula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murkula looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.#T2#
Murkula misses with a body shot.
Murkula seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kobashi moves out of range of the body kick from Murkula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi connects with a right hand. Murkula shakes it off.
Murkula moves out of range as Kobashi throws a body kick.
Murkula tries to land a front kick but Kobashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Murkula is looking to counter punch.
Murkula shoots in for a takedown but Kobashi shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Kobashi clinches up against the cage.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike.
Murkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murkula is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kobashi is defending well.
Murkula throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobashi.
A nice left hand lands by Kobashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
Still in the clinch, Kobashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murkula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Murkula blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kobashi.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kobashi lands with a right to the head.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Murkula controls his hands.
Kobashi is pushing Murkula up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Murkula lands with a light punch inside.
Kobashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murkula misses with the head strike.
Murkula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murkula fails to land.
Kobashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Murkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murkula swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi taking a breather. #T4#
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Murkula.
Kobashi pushes Murkula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi misses with a punch to the body.
Murkula has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kobashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Murkula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murkula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kobashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murkula tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Murkula.
Kobashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Murkula blocks it.
Kobashi tries to work over Murkula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murkula up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kobashi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kobashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Murkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kobashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murkula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murkula does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murkula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
Murkula lunges at Kobashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kobashi's hand.
Kobashi throws a hook but Murkula blocks it.
Kobashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kobashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murkula throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi tries a quick counter leg kick but Murkula is wise to it.
Kobashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
and Murkula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murkula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi swings for the body but Murkula moves out of range.
#T1#
Murkula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murkula moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Kobashi throws a front kick that sends Murkula stumbling back into the cage.
Murkula misses with a low kick.
Kobashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Murkula tries to keep at a distance but Kobashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kobashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Murkula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murkula wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kobashi has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murkula is able to avoid easily.
Murkula misses with a looping right.
Murkula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murkula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Murkula with a jab.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Murkula sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murkula.
Murkula lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murkula with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kobashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kobashi lands with an overhand left.
Murkula ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
Murkula getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses
and Murkula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kobashi, right into the meat.
Kobashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murkula misses with a straight right.
Murkula swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Murkula blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murkula.
Murkula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Murkula dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murkula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kobashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Kobashi clinches with his opponent.
Kobashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Murkula lands an uppercut.
Kobashi pushes Murkula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobashi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
Kobashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Kobashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kobashi leaning against his opponent.
Murkula prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Murkula can't find room to land a body shot as Kobashi controls the action.
Murkula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Murkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murkula.
Murkula lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kobashi breaks from the clinch.
Murkula lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Kobashi throws the left hand but Murkula avoids the punch easily.
Murkula misses with a kick to the body.
Murkula just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Kobashi misses.
Murkula lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kobashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kobashi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
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CEC 454
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Murkula connects with the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murkula has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Murkula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murkula throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Reach counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Murkula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murkula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reach manages to avoid it.
It looked like Reach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Reach's head coaches at K.O.N.Y. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reach steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murkula. That one must have hurt.
Murkula throws a body shot but no joy.
Reach wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reach moves away from the strike by Murkula.
Reach is looking to counter punch.
Murkula misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reach crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murkula - the referee stops the clock and Reach gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murkula. Reach manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Murkula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula digs a good hook to Reach's body.
Murkula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murkula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Murkula throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reach tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murkula is in Reach's guard.#ES#
Reach has his feet on Murkula's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Murkula lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murkula loads up on a big right hand but Reach slips the punch.
Reach connects with a right hand. Murkula shakes it off.
Reach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnny Reach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murkula 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.
Murkula connects with a jab.#CL#
Reach has Murkula up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murkula lands a right hand.
Reach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murkula struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
#BC2#
Murkula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Murkula throws a right hand that misses
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murkula connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reach momentarily.
Reach misses with a lunging right hand
and Murkula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reach's knee momentarily.
Reach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murkula throws a shot from downtown. Reach moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Murkula gets a double leg takedown into Reach's guard.
Murkula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reach keeping full guard, as Murkula tries to pass.
Murkula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murkula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murkula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Reach wants to stand and escape but Murkula is having none of it.
Murkula being controlled here momentarily.
Murkula wants to pass the guard but Reach is keeping the position.
Reach is looking to stand up but Murkula isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reach pulls Murkula in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reach goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murkula throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Reach misses the target.
Reach slips a jab and a cross from Murkula.
#T4#
Murkula swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reach blocks a jab.
Reach is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murkula.
Reach misses with a left hand
and Murkula counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murkula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murkula moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murkula.
Murkula digs a good hook to Reach's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murkula connects with a solid leg kick.
Murkula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murkula throws out the jab.
Reach moves out of range as Murkula strikes.
Reach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reach looks for the body kick but Murkula saw that one coming.
Reach throws a sloppy body shot
and Murkula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reach throws a big shot that misses.
Reach checks a leg kick nicely.
Murkula throws out a loose jab but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murkula lands a leg kick that knocks Reach off balance momentarily.
Reach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murkula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murkula.
Murkula with a nice cross.
Murkula lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula misses with a left hand
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murkula misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Murkula misses.
Murkula throws the kick towards the body but Reach avoids it.
Taisto Murkula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murkula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Murkula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murkula connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murkula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reach misses the jab.
Reach scores with a sloppy right hand. Murkula should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murkula.
Murkula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reach misses with a body shot.
A jab from Murkula finds it's way through Reach's defenses.
Reach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reach backing away here, and Murkula unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murkula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reach on the side of the head.
Murkula misses with a body kick.
Reach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reach missing with a left hand there. Murkula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murkula feints the counter takedown.
Murkula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murkula can pounce on him.
Murkula scores with a nice right hand.
Murkula punishes Reach's body with a nice straight punch.
Murkula looks for a takedown but Reach sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Reach misses the target.
Reach scores with a jab. Murkula acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murkula fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reach is out of range.
Murkula cracks Reach with a good jab.
Reach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murkula.
Reach throws a lazy head kick
and Murkula counters with a low kick, right behind Reach 's knee.
Reach takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Murkula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reach throws a hook to the side of Murkula's head but Murkula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reach drops his hands momentarily and Murkula takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murkula works Reach's body with a nice hook.
Murkula on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Reach blocks the leg kick.
Reach cracks Murkula with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Reach closes the distance and clinches.
Reach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reach can't find room to land a body shot as Murkula controls the action.
Reach lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Reach lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reach misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Murkula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murkula misses with a two punch combination.
Reach throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murkula appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murkula.
Murkula is looking to land body kicks.
Murkula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Reach darts in and clinches Murkula up against the cage.
Murkula blocking some punches.
Murkula misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reach.
Reach lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Murkula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murkula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murkula moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reach slips under a jab from Murkula.
Murkula slips under a jab.
Murkula tried to score with a low kick but Reach checks it.
Murkula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reach counters with a nice uppercut.
Reach missing with a left hand there. Murkula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy body kick from Reach #TD2#
and Murkula counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Reach pushes Murkula off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reach avoids a kick to the body.
Murkula missing with a left hand there. Reach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murkula connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Murkula throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Murkula misses.
Reach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murkula.
Reach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murkula. That's going to slow Reach down.
Murkula lands a jab to the nose.
Murkula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murkula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reach scores with a nice head shot.
Murkula lands a nice looking body shot.
Murkula shoots in and drives through. Reach sprawls well.
Reach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Reach as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Murkula.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murkula.
Reach digs a good hook to Murkula's body.
A lazy left from Reach finds it's target.
Murkula lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reach takes a step back to recover.
Murkula cracks Reach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murkula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reach scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#
Murkula is rocked!
Reach misses with a looping right.
Murkula is still on wobbly legs! Can Reach finish him?
Murkula throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murkula seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Murkula tries to work over Reach's front leg with a kick but Reach checks it.
Murkula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reach's sensitive parts.
Murkula misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murkula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Murkula. Beautiful body shot.
Murkula connects with a looping right hand.
Murkula moves forwards but Reach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murkula walks into a stiff left hand from Reach.
A telegraphed right hand from Murkula misses the target.
Reach is looking to counter punch.
Reach moves out of range as Murkula throws a body kick.
Murkula scores with a jab. Reach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Reach misses. #T4#
Murkula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reach manages to avoid it.
Murkula shoots for a takedown but Reach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murkula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reach on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Murkula
and Reach counters with a solid body kick.
Murkula throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murkula misses with a low kick.
Reach is looking to counter the offense by Murkula and move into the clinch.
Murkula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murkula throws a leg kick but Reach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reach wants to clinch but Murkula slips to the side
and Murkula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murkula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murkula throws a series of punches but Reach avoids them all with ease.
Reach is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murkula wants to land a leg kick but Reach is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula really dominated that 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.
#R4#
Murkula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reach.
Reach throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murkula avoids it.
Murkula looks to throw a body kick
and Reach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murkula misses the shot to the body.
Murkula misses with a leg kick
and Reach counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body kick there by Reach.
Murkula gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reach.
Murkula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murkula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murkula lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murkula misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murkula.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Reach darts in and clinches Murkula up against the cage.#BC2#
Murkula breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Murkula has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reach finds it's way round the side to connect with Murkula's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murkula.
Murkula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murkula.
Murkula misses with a straight right.
Reach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murkula.
Murkula fails with the takedown.
Murkula throws a body kick that misses
and Reach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Reach.
Reach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murkula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murkula connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Good leg kick by Murkula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reach takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murkula thuds his shin into the meat of Reach's side.
Reach checks a leg kick nicely.
Murkula throws a body kick that misses.
And Reach counters with a quick kick to the body but Murkula blocks it.
Murkula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murkula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murkula lands with an uppercut that bounces Reach off the cage and back into range.
Murkula looks to land a left hand but Reach moved out of range nicely.
Murkula feints and then cracks Reach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reach down.
Nice jab there from Reach.
Reach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murkula.
#T3##CL#
Reach clinches.
Murkula scores with a shot to the side of Reach's head.
Murkula avoiding damage as Reach throws knees to the body.
Reach misses with an elbow over the top.
Reach lands a body punch.
Reach misses with a punch to the body.
Reach lands a left hand.
Reach blocks an uppercut.
Reach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnny Reach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murkula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reach stops a takedown attempt from Murkula.
Murkula can't get the takedown.
Johnny Reach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Murkula.
Murkula is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murkula misses with the head strike.
Murkula working aggressively here.
Reach misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Reach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reach will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murkula has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murkula takes a shot to the head.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Reach fails to land.
Murkula working aggressively here.
Reach lands a hook that snaps the head of Murkula backwards.
Murkula looking for a takedown.
Murkula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murkula takes an elbow to the temple.
Murkula blocking some punches.
Reach misses with a body punch.
Reach misses with the head strike.
Reach tries a body shot but Murkula blocks it.
Murkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murkula is trying to push Reach away but Reach has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Reach had his way with Taisto Murkula in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Murkula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reach.
Reach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murkula throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Reach counter with a right hand.
Reach scores with a jab to the head.
#KD#
Reach lands a big right hand that sends Murkula crashing to the mat! Reach stays standing though and waves Murkula back to his feet!
Murkula slips a jab from Reach.
Murkula follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reach blocks a jab.
Murkula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reach.
Murkula with the counter takedown but Reach avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Murkula.
Reach checks a leg kick.
It looked like Reach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murkula throws an off balance right hand
and Reach counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Murkula falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Reach!
Johnny Reach retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Johnny Reach thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 451
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Murkula is looking to slow Adams down with leg kicks.
Murkula scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murkula lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Murkula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams feints the counter takedown.
Murkula tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murkula throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Murkula.
Murkula misses with a low kick.
Adams appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Murkula.
#TD#
Murkula shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murkula was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Murkula wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Murkula working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Murkula cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Murkula trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard.
Murkula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Murkula in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Adams looking for a sweep but Murkula has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Murkula landing strikes from the mount and Adams is in trouble!
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adams gets back to half guard.
Murkula slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Murkula thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murkula wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it. #T3#
Murkula is really struggling to control Adams but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Murkula working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murkula has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murkula works his way into full mount!
Murkula avoids the attempt from Adams to control.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Murkula has a good base and remains in mount.
Murkula wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Murkula has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Murkula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adams regains half guard.
Murkula lands strikes from half guard.
Adams is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Murkula jumps into side control!
Adams wants to control but Murkula postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams tries to buck Murkula off but Murkula is having none of it.
Murkula cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Murkula working away.
Murkula scores with punches from side control.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that 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.
#R2#
Murkula cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murkula.
Adams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murkula misses the jab.
Murkula tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murkula connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murkula tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams cracks a nice hook into Murkula's ribs.
Murkula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murkula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adams defends it nicely.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murkula or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad. #T1#
Adams misses with a body kick.
Murkula looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Adams throws a counter combo.
Adams throws a body kick that misses.
Murkula lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Murkula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adams moves away from the strike by Murkula.
Adams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adams tries to clinch but Murkula moves out of range.
Murkula checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Murkula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murkula appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murkula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murkula.
Taisto Murkula is winning the standup battle so far.
Murkula throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Adams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Murkula looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Murkula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Murkula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taisto Murkula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams is trying to control. Murkula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murkula regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Adams.
Adams cracks Murkula with a solid left hand.#T3#
Murkula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Murkula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murkula has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adams working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Adams slips nicely into half guard.
Murkula is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Murkula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murkula tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Adams has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Adams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Adams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Adams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Murkula gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but JR Adams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Murkula misses the target.
Adams throws a body kick that misses.
Murkula misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Adams gets a double leg takedown into Murkula's guard.
Adams landing with the ground and pound.
Adams wants to control from the top but Murkula keeps moving.
Murkula manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams looking to control.
Murkula keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Adams working for a triangle but Murkula defends it easily.
#T1#
Murkula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Murkula got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murkula has managed to get both his arms back between Adams's legs - danger averted.
Murkula landing with the ground and pound.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murkula is one step ahead there.
Murkula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Adams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murkula uses it to pass to side control.
Adams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Murkula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams sneaks back into half guard.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Adams has hold of Murkula's hands but Murkula slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Murkula working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adams wants to control but Murkula is keeping busy.
Adams wants to get back to full guard but Murkula has passed into side control.
Murkula connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adams some visible discomfort.
Adams looks to move to half guard but instead Murkula has passed into mount! Damn!
Murkula connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murkula postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Adams looks a forlorn figure.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murkula looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adams can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murkula putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adams is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taisto Murkula showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murkula 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Murkula!
A less than humble Taisto Murkula misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, JR Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ain't this terrible?!'.
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Event:
CEC 448
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Reyes lands a glancing blow to the side of Murkula's head.
Murkula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murkula, as that shot connected.
Murkula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reyes throws out the jab.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick and Murkula moves out of range easily.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Murkula misses.
Reyes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reyes swings widly with a right hand
and Murkula counters with a stiff right hand.
Reyes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murkula.
Reyes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murkula.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murkula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reyes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murkula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Reyes stuns Murkula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Reyes throws an overhand right that lands on Murkula's shoulder, as Murkula tries to avoid the shot.
Murkula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murkula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murkula misses with a low kick.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Reyes throws a head kick but Murkula moves out of range.
Murkula misses the jab.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Murkula shoots in but no luck this time.
Reyes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Murkula there.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Murkula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murkula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reyes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Murkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murkula lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murkula avoids the head kick by Reyes.
Murkula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ada Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murkula.
Murkula avoids the head kick by Reyes.
Reyes needs to keep his hands up - Murkula had a free shot at his head there.
Murkula staying out of range there.#T2#
Reyes 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.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reyes blocks a jab.
Reyes looks for the body kick but Murkula saw that one coming.
Murkula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murkula takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murkula moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
Murkula is looking for the big counter here.
Murkula tries a low kick but Reyes avoids it.
Murkula connects with a leg kick. Reyes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reyes loads up on a big right hand but Murkula slips the punch.
Murkula fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reyes checks it well.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
Murkula misses with an uppercut.
Reyes moves away from the strike by Murkula.
A quick step to the side and Reyes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Murkula scores with a sloppy right hand. Reyes should have avoided that one.
Murkula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reyes throws a body punch but Murkula moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murkula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Murkula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reyes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murkula prevents Reyes from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Murkula tries for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Reyes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reyes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at GTi 888 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murkula is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Murkula's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reyes tries to buck Murkula off but Murkula is having none of it.#T4#
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!
Murkula lands a nice forearm strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murkula working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Murkula has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Reyes!
Reyes tries to lock up and control but Murkula gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murkula raining down shots from the mount!
Reyes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Reyes taking shots to the head.
Reyes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murkula lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Murkula is landing with some decent strikes but Reyes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Reyes is rocked!
Murkula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murkula looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Reyes covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taisto Murkula!
In his post fight interview, Taisto Murkula started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 442
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Murkula misses
and Raven counters with a stiff right hand.
Raven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murkula can pounce on him.
Raven feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murkulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murkula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murkula looks to throw the jab but Raven is out of range.
Raven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Murkula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raven doesn't seem phased though.
Murkula will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murkula cracks Raven with a good jab.
Raven misses with a wild combination.
Murkula misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murkula throws a chopping leg kick but Raven manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raven swings for the body but Murkula moves out of range.
Murkula throws a looping overhand right but Raven ducks down to avoid it.
Murkula scores with a jab to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raven has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Murkula connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raven. Raven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murkula misses with a hook. Raven ducked under it nicely.
Raven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murkula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raven on the side of the head.
Murkula connects with a solid leg kick.
Murkula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Raven misses the target.
Raven slips a jab from Murkula.#CL#
Murkula moves into the clinch.#BC#
Murkula breaks from the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murkula.
Raven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murkula.#TD#
Murkula 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Murkula trying to control the position.
#T2#
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murkula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Raven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murkula is working away from the top position though.
Raven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Raven trying to control from the bottom.
Murkula sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raven defending well though.
Raven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murkula is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murkula connects with a nice short shot to Raven's temple.
Raven is refusing to be controlled, as Murkula sits in half guard.
Murkula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raven manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murkula not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven pulls Murkula in close to prevent any damage.
Murkula stands and throws Raven's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Raven tries to buck Murkula off but Murkula is having none of it.
Raven regains half guard, as Murkula was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murkula lands a glancing blow to the side of Raven's head.
Raven connects with an inside leg kick.
Raven checks the leg kick.
Taisto Murkula is winning the standup battle so far.
Raven swings for the body but Murkula moves out of range.
Raven connects with a right hand. Murkula shakes it off.
Raven scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Murkula has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Raven throws an overhand right that lands on Murkula's shoulder, as Murkula tries to avoid the shot.
Murkula throws a jab but it's blocked by Raven.
Murkula avoids the body shot from Raven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murkula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raven misses with a low kick.
Murkula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Raven counter with a right hand. #T1#
Murkula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raven but Raven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raven throws a solid leg kick but Murkula takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raven.
Murkula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raven lands with an overhand left.
Murkula scores with a leg kick.
Murkula connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raven momentarily.
Murkula tries to clinch there but Raven circles away.
Raven lands with a straight right. Murkula didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murkula. That's going to slow Raven down.
A big left from Raven misses.
Raven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murkula checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raven loads up on a big right hand but Murkula slips the punch.
Murkula ducks under a wild hook from Raven.
A jab lands there for Murkula.
Raven scores with a hook to the body. Murkula takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murkula misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raven.
Nice shot by Raven.
Murkula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raven has time to react.
Murkula connects with an inside leg kick.
Murkula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murkula tries a low kick but Raven avoids it.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murkula lands with a right hand.
Raven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murkula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raven digs a good hook to Murkula's body.
Murkula connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Murkula is looking to slow Raven down with leg kicks.
Murkula thows a leg kick but Raven checks it
and Raven makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raven stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Murkula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raven blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raven checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raven.
Raven avoids the body shot from Murkula.
Raven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murkula.
Murkula avoids the body shot from Raven.
Raven misses with a straight right.
A jab from Raven misses.
Murkula misses with a low kick.
Raven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murkula's sensitive parts. #T4#
Murkula throws a lazy uppercut
and Raven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murkula misses with a looping left.
Raven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murkula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raven cracks Murkula with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murkula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raven counters with an outside leg kick.
Murkula moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murkula with a nice cross.
Raven scores with a nice strike.
Murkula is looking to clinch.
Raven slips under a jab from Murkula.
Murkula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raven 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Raven misses with a body kick.
Murkula checks a low kick from Raven.
Murkula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raven is able to avoid easily.
Murkula throws an overhand right that lands on Raven's shoulder, as Raven tries to avoid the shot.
Murkula stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murkula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murkula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raven.
Murkula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raven counters with a nice body kick.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Raven.
Raven connects with a leg kick. Murkula looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Raven coming out on top.
Murkula tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murkula. Raven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raven scores with a nice head shot.
Raven walks into a left hand. #T1#
Murkula throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murkula tries to land a front kick but Raven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murkula scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raven misses with an uppercut. Murkula saw that one coming.
Murkula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raven throws a lazy right hand but Murkula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raven lands a lovely overhand right.
Murkula pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raven is out of range and Murkula settles back down.
Raven misses with a wild combination.
Raven scores with a nice head shot.
Raven keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Raven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Murkula takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murkula fails with a takedown attempt.
Raven misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Murkula as he checks the leg kick.
Raven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raven misses with a kick to the body.
Murkula tries to land a front kick but Raven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven misses with a low kick.
Murkula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raven takes one to the side of the head.
Raven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murkula fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Raven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murkula.
Murkula misses with an uppercut
letting Raven counter with a right hand.
Murkula is looking to slow Raven down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murkula. Raven shrugs it off though.
Raven blocks a low kick nicely.
Murkula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murkula connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raven's hands.
Murkula lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raven throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murkula throws a jab but it's blocked by Raven.
Raven on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murkula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murkula misses the jab.#T4#
Murkula slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murkula. That did some damage!
Murkula lunges at Raven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raven's hand.
Murkula lands a jab.
Murkula throws a jab but it's blocked by Raven.
Raven just misses with a punch to the body.
Raven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murkula throws a right hand that misses
and Raven counters with a body kick.
Murkula avoids a kick to the body.
Murkula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raven.
A leg kick checked by Raven.
Raven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murkula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murkula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raven.
Murkula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raven.
Murkula sets himself, and Raven steps forward looking for the clinch! Murkula avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Raven.
I think Raven 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raven!
Thomas Raven took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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