Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH:87
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Viki throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Viki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viki works over Murphy's head and body with a nice combination.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viki misses with a looping left.
Miki Viki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viki misses with a looping right.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viki.#T1#
Viki misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range as Viki throws a body kick.
Viki jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Viki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Viki with a nice calf kick.
Viki throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Viki misses with a straight right.
Viki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Viki sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Viki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viki scores with a jab.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viki.#T3#
Viki Throws a clean left jab. Viki Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Murphy's chin! Murphy crumbles to the ground and Viki follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Viki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miki Viki!
After winning the bout, Miki Viki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Smith
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Petrov misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov scores with a jab.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Petrov takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrov misses the jab.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov looks to land a combination. Murphy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Petrov is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Petrov throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov 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#
Petrov throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Petrov catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Donk. Petrov catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Mick Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Petrov.
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.
Petrov tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Petrov misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov 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. #T4#
Petrov misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov 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#
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrov throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Murphy avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Petrov throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Petrov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Murphy wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov is adopting a defensive guard.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy wants to stand but Petrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Garcia
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Andonian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Andonian counters with a stiff right hand.
Andonian is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Andonian misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Andonian didn't see that one coming.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Andonian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andonian slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andonian misses with a straight left.
Andonian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andonian misses with a looping left.#T1#
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Andonian gets a clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Andonian. #BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Andonian lands a nice looking body kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Andonian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andonian checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch combination from Andonian misses.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andonian at a distance.
Andonian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andonian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andonian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andonian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andonian.
Andonian lands a right hook to the body.
Andonian wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murphy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndonian.
Andonian throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Andonian moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Andonian has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Andonian blocking some punches. #T3#
Murphy tries to work over Andonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Andonian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andonian misses with a wild combination.
Andonian is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Andonian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andonian throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Murphy slips under a jab from Andonian.#T4##CL2#
Andonian moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Andonian is controlling the position.
Andonian lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Andonian's ribcage. Andonian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andonian lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Andonian keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Andonian on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Garik Andonian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mick Murphy's cut.
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#
Murphy lunges at Andonian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andonian's hand.
Andonian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body kick from Murphy.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andonian manages to avoid it.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andonian on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Andonian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Andonian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Andonian moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Andonian.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andonian was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Andonian unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andonian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Andonian throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Andonian misses with an uppercut.
Andonian throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Andonian clinches up against the cage.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy gets through Andonian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andonian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andonian digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Murphy. #T2#
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andonian.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andonian counters with a thumping low kick.
Andonian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Andonian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andonian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andonian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Andonian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Andonian slips the punch.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Andonian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andonian counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a hook.#T3#
Andonian throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Andonian's head.
Andonian has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Murphy works Andonian's body with a nice hook.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Andonian moved out of range.
Andonian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andonian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy delivers a nice body kick.
Murphy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Andonian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andonian throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Andonian misses with a hook
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Andonian is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andonian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andonian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Andonian seems unphased.
Andonian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Andonian works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Andonian.
Andonian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andonian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Andonian moves his leg out of the way.
Andonian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mick Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Murphy.
Murphy swings for the body but Andonian moves out of range.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andonian wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Andonian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy swings for the body but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andonian moves away.
Andonian misses with the combination. #T1#
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy takes a swing at Andonian's ribcage but misses.
Andonian is looking for the big counter here.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Andonian has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Andonian is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andonian throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andonian checks a leg kick.
Andonian misses with a low kick.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Andonian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Andonian. #T2#
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andonian.
Andonian tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andonian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Andonian as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Andonian misses.
Murphy jabs Andonian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Andonian avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Andonian moves away and avoids it.
Andonian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Andonian tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it. #T3#
Murphy takes a swing at Andonian's ribcage but misses.
Andonian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andonian slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Andonian throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Andonian misses with a low kick.
Andonian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Andonian's ribs.
Andonian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andonian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andonian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andonian. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Andonian tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Andonian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Andonian moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy tries to work over Andonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy is working Andonian over against the cage.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garik Andonian.
I think Andonian 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mick Murphy!
During a confident post fight interview, Mick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Peieira
Date: Jan 06, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy works over Steve's head and body with a nice combination.
Steve defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steve slips a straight right by Murphy.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steve lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Steve slips under a jab from Murphy.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Steve has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steve avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily. #T2#
Murphy tries a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Steve lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy with a hook.
Steve thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Steve misses with a hook.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy slips a jab from Steve.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
Murphy lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Steve throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Murphy cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Murphy connects with a leg kick.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
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!
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Steve has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steve cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy lands a head kick!
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy is looking to score with low kicks.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy 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#
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Murphy.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy lands a jab to Steve's midsection.#T1#
Steve throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Steve swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steve, as that shot connected.
Steve lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Steve moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Murphy.#T2#
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steve misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy lands a jab.
Steve moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Murphy connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a left and a right that stings Murphy.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy lands a nice looking body kick.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
Steve throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy misses the jab.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Murphy jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Murphy cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
Murphy cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Murphy lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy digs a good hook to Steve's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Steve tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Steve might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murphy has got the better of the exchanges.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steve.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Steve lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both fighters circling a little - Murphy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Murphy tried to score with a low kick but Steve checks it.
Steve avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Steve moves out of range as Murphy throws a body kick.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Murphy lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Steve misses.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
A relieved looking Mick Murphy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Voronin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Hakekia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a low kick, right behind Hakekia 's knee.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Hakekia scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there.
Murphy swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Murphy throws a right hand that Hakekia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakekia also avoids with ease.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Hakekia throws a head kick that half lands.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Murphy takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Hakekia's head.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hakekia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Hakekia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hakekia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Hakekia. #T3#
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia misses with a straight right.
Murphy moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Murphy.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Hakekia misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
Murphy moves out of range as Hakekia strikes.
Murphy throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia walks into a jab.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Hakekia throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Murphy slips a jab from Hakekia.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
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#
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Murphy.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Hakekia's belly button to the back.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Murphy checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hakekia tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy staying out of range there.#T1#
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Hakekia checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
A head kick from Hakekia lands but Murphy takes it in his stride. #T2#
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Murphy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hakekia with a body shot.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Hakekia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hakekia.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia misses with a hook.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hakekia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.#T3#
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws a head kick but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Murphy takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Danga de danga de dang - Murphy scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Hakekia knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Murphy is predictable there
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakekia throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy flicks out a counter leg kick but Hakekia steps away.
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hakekia throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Hakekia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hakekia slips a jab from Murphy.
Hakekia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Hakekia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Hakekia avoids it with no problem.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Hakekia 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.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hakekia throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy works Hakekia's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hakekia connects with the punch.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia with a jab.
Hakekia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia tried to counter with a leg kick but Murphy avoided it.#T3#
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Hakekia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hakekia wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hakekia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Hakekia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakekia misses with a hook
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Murphy throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range. #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!
Hakekia is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hakekia misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Hakekia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hakekia thinking.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia is looking to score with low kicks.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
Hakekia misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alika Hakekia spoke after the fight, saying 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Chaos
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Chaos moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Chaos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Chaos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chaos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chaos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chaos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Chaos throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaos advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaos cracks Murphy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chaos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Murphy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chaos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Murphy!
Chaos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murphy because Chaos loaded up on that one. #T2#
Chaos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Murphy hang on?
Chaos lands a big elbow.
Chaos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chaos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Chaos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murphy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murphy and Chaos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Murphy prevents Chaos from improving position.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chaos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3##SUB2#
Chaos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murphy wants to control but Chaos postures up.
Chaos trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Chaos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chaos wants to take a breather but Murphy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chaos.
Chaos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Chaos throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.
Chaos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chaos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos 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#
Chaos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Chaos moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy throws a hook but Chaos blocks it.
Chaos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Chaos saw that one coming.
Chaos with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Chaos. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Chaos.
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Chaos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murphy on his heels. He'll look to pass Murphy's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos advances to half guard.
Chaos trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Chaos throws a strike but Murphy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Chaos works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murphy's guard.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Chaos is just content to waste time from the top position. Murphy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Chaos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chaos landing with the ground and pound.
Chaos working some strikes from top position.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Murphy wants to stand up but Chaos is controlling him.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chaos passes into half guard. #T3#
Chaos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaos looks to land a strike but Murphy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chaos content to stall in guard here.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Chaos tries to pass.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chaos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chaos swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chaos dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Chaos's head and hops out.
Chaos moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Chaos's head but Chaos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaos swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range. #TD2#
Chaos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Chaos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chaos postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Chaos passes into half guard.
Chaos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chaos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chaos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Chaos.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaos throws out the jab.
Chaos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Chaos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chaos moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Chaos scores with a nice right hand.
Chaos throws a big shot that misses.
Chaos misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Chaos didn't see that one coming.
Chaos ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Chaos loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos lands with a shot to the body.
Chaos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Chaos misses with a straight right.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
And Chaos tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Murphy misses with a hook. Chaos ducked under it nicely.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
A big right from Chaos misses.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chaos's head.
A swing and a miss from Chaos.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Chaos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chaos scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaos misses the target.
Chaos missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Chaos.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chaos misses with a hook
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Chaos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaos clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Max Chaos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Chaos misses.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Max Chaos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaos fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chaos throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Chaos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chaos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy tests Chaos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Chaos throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy tries to bum rush Chaos with a series of wild strikes but Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Chaos dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Chaos misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Chaos lands.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Chaos misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Chaos saw that one coming.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chaos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chaos walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Chaos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chaos throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Chaos saw that one coming.#T4#
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaos throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy moves out of range as Chaos strikes.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chaos slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chaos scores with a nice strike.
Chaos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaos moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Chaos feints the counter takedown.
Chaos takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Chaos with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

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 Mick Murphy.
I think Chaos 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chaos!
A relieved looking Max Chaos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Kneeland vs Kosmanov
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1#
Camacho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy thumps Camacho with a low kick.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Camacho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camacho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Camacho finds it's target.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy misses the jab.
Camacho thumps Murphy with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Camacho throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Camacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Camacho takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy cracks Camacho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camacho misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Camacho on that attempt.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Camacho throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Camacho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Camacho lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Camacho's ribs.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camacho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho. #T3#
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Murphy flicks out a counter leg kick but Camacho steps away.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Camacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Camacho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.#TD#
Camacho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Camacho. #SUB#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Camacho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camacho prevents Murphy from improving his position.#SUB#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camacho digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy lunges at Camacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camacho's hand.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.#TD#
Camacho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Camacho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Camacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Murphy controlling the position.#T1#
Camacho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Camacho trying to move into half guard but instead Murphy has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Camacho controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself. #SUB#
Camacho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camacho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Camacho's legs - danger averted.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Camacho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camacho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Camacho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Camacho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murphy stacks Camacho 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 Murphy!
Camacho tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.#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.
Camacho can't do much from the bottom here.
Camacho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camacho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murphy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camacho tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy is taking a breather. Camacho 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Camacho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camacho feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Camacho's body.
Camacho shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jermaine Camacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camacho is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camacho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camacho. That did some damage!
Camacho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Camacho takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camacho.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Murphy defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Camacho misses with a wild combination.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Camacho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Camacho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Camacho stalls from top position.
Camacho taking a break here but Murphy is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Camacho seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Murphy has recovered full guard.
Jermaine Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Camacho looking to pass the guard.
Murphy controls Camacho momentarily but Camacho frees himself.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camacho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Camacho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murphy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Camacho, into his guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Camacho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murphy escapes and throws Camacho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Murphy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Camacho's shoulder. That is not cool.
Camacho is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camacho is trying to work for a sweep but Murphy has mounted him!
Camacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camacho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH:Murphy vs Viki
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Viki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Viki.
A clash of legs there as Viki blocks the low kick.
Viki throws a counter combo.#KD2#
Viki lands a left and a right that send Murphy crashing to the mat, dazed. Viki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
The fighters circling - Viki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy feints and then cracks Viki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viki down.
Murphy with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Viki misses with a combination
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy tests Viki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Viki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
We've been informed that Viki 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.
Murphy swings for the body but Viki moves out of range.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws the left hand but Viki avoids the punch easily.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Viki's head.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Viki blocks the low kick.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Viki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Viki moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a jab when Viki was well out of range.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Viki goes for a small jab and connects. Now Viki goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Murphy stumbles back but Viki runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Murphy to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Murphy will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miki Viki!
An out of breath Miki Viki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Murphy
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Roy avoids it with no problem.
Roy throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
Roy staying out of range there.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Roy avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Roy 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.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roy has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roy doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Roy moves out of range of the strikes.
Roy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Roy ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Jab from Murphy.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Roy misses with an uppercut.
Roy misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Roy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Roy's head back.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy jabs at Roy's body.
Roy defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Roy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Roy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murphy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice defenses there by Roy.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Roy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Roy misses.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roy doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Roy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roy throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy tries a quick counter leg kick but Roy is wise to it.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roy defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy throws a jab when Roy was well out of range.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Murphy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Roy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Roy misses its target.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roy has time to react.
Murphy lunges at Roy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roy's hand. #KD#
Roy cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murphy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Roy finish him? #ROC#Murphy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Roy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Roy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roy.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Roy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick Murphy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Roy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Roy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy swings for the body but Roy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Roy scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roy just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Roy checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Roy misses the target.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Roy ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Roy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
We've been informed that Murphy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy manages to avoid it.
Roy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Roy slips a jab from Murphy.#T2#
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murphy's head.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Roy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roy is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Roy misses.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Roy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy misses with a hook. Roy ducked under it nicely.
Roy is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Roy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Roy off the cage and back into range.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Roy.
Roy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Roy ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Roy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Roy moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy throws a body punch but Roy moves out of range.
Roy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Murphy works Roy's body with a nice hook.
Roy slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Roy moves out of range.
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Roy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mick Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Murphy misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Roy counters with a nice right hand that sends Murphy toppling to the canvas! Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Roy finish him?!
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Roy finish him?
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Roy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Roy's head.
Roy throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice cross by Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Roy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Roy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roy.
Roy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Roy throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Roy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roy takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Roy blocks a leg kick.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Roy circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Murphy drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Roy follows Murphy to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Roy!
Rob Roy retains his lightweight title!

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Knox
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Murphy lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Murphy scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy letting Knox take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy misses with the head strike. #T1#
Murphy tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Murphy working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Knox.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Knox's ribcage. Knox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Knox blocking some punches. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Murphy lands.#T2#
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox slips a jab from Murphy.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Knox tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox avoids the body shot from Murphy. #CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Murphy cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knox taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Knox's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Knox scores with a jab.
Murphy slips under a jab from Knox.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Murphy misses with a hook.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Knox in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Murphy tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.#T3#
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Knox misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murphy jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Murphy moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Murphy misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Murphy.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
A big right from Murphy misses. #T1#
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Murphy tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Knox.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Knox avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knox throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy slips a jab from Knox.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Knox slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Knox.
A low kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Murphy misses with a hook
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox slips under a jab from Murphy.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Murphy gets a clinch. #T3#
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Murphy pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Knox works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.#T4#
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Knox slips under a jab from Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy had his way with Porthos Knox in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab by Murphy.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a hook.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Knox swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Murphy wants to clinch.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy slips a jab from Knox.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Murphy tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Porthos Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.#CL#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Mick Murphy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Porthos Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: SMASH: Delsarte vs Kapisi
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Andrianov misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianov slips a straight right by Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Andrianov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Andrianov tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Andrianov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Andrianov's ribcage. Andrianov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrianov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Andrianov into the cage.
Andrianov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrianov can turn it around.#T1#
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianovs head.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to stall.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrianov lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy gets through Andrianov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Andrianov back against the cage. #T2#
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov looking to stall.
Andrianov gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Murphy.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Andrianov's ribcage. Andrianov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Andrianov manages to break the clinch.
Andrianov swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Andrianov throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrianov.#T3##CL#
Murphy rushes Andrianov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Andrianov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrianov.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrianov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andrianov is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Andrianov.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Murphy.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrianov.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrianov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Andrianov swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Andrianov circles away.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Andrianov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Andrianov misses with the combination.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Andrianov lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Andrianov slips the punch.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Andrianov against the cage.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Murphy.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Andrianov swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Andrianov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murphy back to the cage. Andrianov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1##CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Andrianov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Andrianov to work.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Andrianov is working Murphy over against the cage.
Andrianov throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. #BC2#
Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murphy misses with a hook. Andrianov ducked under it nicely.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrianov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Andrianov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrianov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrianov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy slips under a jab.#CL2#
Andrianov clinches.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andrianov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy defending well as Andrianov loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrianov looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3##CL#
Murphy rushes Andrianov and presses him up against the cage.
Andrianov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Andrianov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianov digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
Andrianov throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Andrianov drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrianov is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andrianov has his back to the cage. #T4#
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Andrianov throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Andrianov breaks the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Andrianov circles away.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andrianov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrianov misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrianov is looking to clinch.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Andrianov is avoiding it.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Andrianov knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrianov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrianov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Andrianov shakes it off.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Andrianov keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Andrianov.
Andrianov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy cracks Andrianov with an open hand slap.#T1#
Murphy misses with a straight left. #CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Andrianov trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Andrianov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Andrianov trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andrianov into the cage.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Andrianov. #T2##BC2#
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andrianov's head backwards.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Andrianov circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy slips a straight right by Andrianov.
Murphy slips a jab from Andrianov.
Andrianov looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Andrianov misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrianov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrianov digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrianov misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Andrianov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrianov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrianov misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrianov can do to turn this around?
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Andrianov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Andrianov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andrianov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Andrianov slips under a jab.
Andrianov lands with a shot to the body.
Andrianov swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy staying out of range there.#T4#
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrianov.
Andrianov cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Andrianov keeps it at a distance.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianov throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Murphy jabs at Andrianov's body.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Andrianov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianov throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Andrianov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andrianov throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Andrianov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Andrianov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrianov keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrianov takes one on the button.
Andrianov misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Andrianov instigates a clinch.
Andrianov lands with a right to the head.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrianov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Andrianov tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Andrianov is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrianov looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Andrianov blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a right hand. #T2#
A short uppercut from Andrianov.
A short right from Andrianov.
Andrianov trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Andrianov's ribcage. Andrianov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy works on Andrianov's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrianov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Andrianov.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
A short right from Murphy.
Andrianov works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianovs head.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov blocking some punches. #T4#
Andrianov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Andrianov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Andrianov.
A short left from Andrianov.
Andrianov taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Andrianov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy had his way with Ivan Andrianov in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Andrianov ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianov throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Andrianov misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov misses with a body punch. #T1#
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianov.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #BC2#
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy swings for the body but Andrianov moves out of range.
A combination from Andrianov does no damage. #T2#
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy throws the left hand but Andrianov avoids the punch easily.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Andrianov slips the punch.
Andrianov throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Andrianov lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianov looks to clinch
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Andrianov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrianov missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Andrianov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrianov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Andrianov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Murphy lands a nice hook to Andrianov's body. Andrianov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Andrianov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrianov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrianov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrianov misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianov throws out the jab.
Andrianov lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy stuns Andrianov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrianov slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Andrianov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Andrianov staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Andrianov walks into a jab.
Andrianov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrianov avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Andrianov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivan Andrianov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrianov wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Andrianov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Mick Murphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Rossiter
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Rossiter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Rossiter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Rossiter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy takes a swing at Rossiter's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Rossiter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossiter. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Rossiter.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Rossiter walks into a jab.
Murphy tests Rossiter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossiter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossiter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Rossiter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rossiter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rossiter throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossiter manages to avoid it.
Rossiter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Rossiter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossiter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossiter should have avoided that one.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Rossiter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Murphy gets a clinch. #T2#
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Rossiter takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Murphy. #T3#
Rossiter working aggressively here.
Murphy pushes Rossiter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
A short right from Rossiter on the inside.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossiter lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossiter misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Rossiter tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Rossiter back against the cage.
Rossiter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy. #T4#
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossiter takes a shot to the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rossiter.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossiter takes a shot to the head.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rossiter or not.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rossiter keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy tries to clinch but Rossiter moves out of range.
Rossiter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Rossiter is out of range.
Rossiter throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Rossiter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossiter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossiter blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Rossiter tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rossiter lands a left hand.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossiters head.
Rossiter throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Rossiter misses with a body punch.
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Rossiter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Rossiter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossiter blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossiter can do to turn this around?
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Rossiter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossiter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rossiter fails to land.
Rossiter lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossiters head.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Rossiter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Rossiter tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Rossiter back against the cage.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossiter misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossiter blocking some punches.
Rossiter blocks an uppercut.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Rossiter scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy is working Rossiter over against the cage.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Rossiter blocking some punches.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossiter.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Rossiter saw that one coming.
Rossiter tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Murphy lunges at Rossiter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossiter's hand.
Rossiter misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rossiter misses with a low kick as Murphy jumps back.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Rossiter shakes it off.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rossiter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Rossiter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Murphy catches Rossiter right on the button with a cross.
Rossiter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.#T1#
Rossiter feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Rossiter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Rossiter saw that one coming.
Rossiter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rossiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Rossiter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossiter throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossiter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossiter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy gets through Rossiter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossiter prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Rossiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Rossiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Rossiter.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossiter.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossiter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rossiter misses with some punches. #T3#
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossiter lands a left hand.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossiter misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
Rossiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Rossiter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Rossiter blocking some punches.
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Rossiter tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossiter.
Rossiter lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Rossiter is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy stuns Rossiter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossiter misses with a wild combination.
Rossiter tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Rossiter didn't see that one coming.
Murphy cracks Rossiter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rossiter throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Rossiter connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rossiter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossiter on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Rossiter is out of range.
Rossiter is looking for the big counter here.
Nice body kick there by Rossiter.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rossiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossiter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Rossiter settles back down.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Rossiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy throws a hook but Rossiter blocks it.#CL#
Murphy forces Rossiter back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Rossiter.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. #T2#
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossiter.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossiter lands with a right to the head.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Rossiter's head.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
A short left from Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Rossiter fails to land.
Rossiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter. #T3#
Murphy works on Rossiter's body with a couple of short punches.
Rossiter misses with a body punch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Rossiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy digs a right hand into Rossiter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossiter's gas tank.
Rossiter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossiter.
Rossiter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rossiter digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossiters head.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossiter blocking some punches.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy had his way with Kai Rossiter in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossiter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossiter doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Rossiter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossiter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossiter.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rossiter tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #T1#
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A short right from Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Rossiter struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Rossiter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Rossiter.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossiter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Rossiter lands with a right to the head.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rossiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Murphy.
Rossiter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Rossiter's head. #T3#
Rossiter takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Rossiter is rocked!
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossiter is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossiter seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Rossiter lands a left hand.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossiter struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Mick Murphy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Dadaeff
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Dadaeff counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Dadaeff to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadaeff.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadaeff feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Dadaeff misses with a few strikes there.
Dadaeff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Dadaeff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dadaeff is able to avoid easily.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Dadaeff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Dadaeff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dadaeff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dadaeff staying out of range there.
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Dadaeff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Dadaeff moved out of range.
Dadaeff takes one to the chin there.
Dadaeff defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Dadaeff tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dadaeff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Dadaeff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dadaeff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Dadaeff throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Dadaeff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Dadaeff looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.#T2#
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Dadaeff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadaeff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Dadaeff should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadaeff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Dadaeff down.
Jab by Murphy.
Nice shot by Dadaeff.
Dadaeff looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dadaeff tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy slips a jab from Dadaeff.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Dadaeff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Dadaeff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dadaeff missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dadaeff thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Dadaeff moved out of range.
Dadaeff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dadaeff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dadaeff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook but Dadaeff blocks it.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Dadaeff.
Dadaeff misses with a right hand
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadaeff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Dadaeff's ribs.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
A nice combination there by Dadaeff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadaeff throws a sloppy head kick
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Dadaeff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dadaeff moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Dadaeff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Dadaeff.
Dadaeff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dadaeff to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Dadaeff.
Dadaeff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy checks a low kick from Dadaeff.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadaeff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy lands a jab.
Dadaeff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Dadaeff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dadaeff was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Dadaeff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dadaeff motions for Murphy to come forward. Dadaeff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dadaeff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy scores with a jab. Dadaeff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
enabling Dadaeff to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dadaeff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dadaeff momentarily.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dadaeff.
Dadaeff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Daday Dadaeff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadaeff throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dadaeff swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Dadaeff blocks the low kick.
Dadaeff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Dadaeff does no damage.
Dadaeff wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Dadaeff was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Dadaeff blocks a jab.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dadaeff's head.
Dadaeff takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Dadaeff is rocked!
Murphy lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dadaeff off his feet! Dadaeff tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Nimoy vs Hazlehurst
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yung goes for a double leg but Murphy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murphy continues to drive forward.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Yung wants to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch position.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yung's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Yung drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy controlling the position.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yung trying to move into half guard but instead Murphy has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Yung has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murphy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yung.
Yung is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Yung is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Yung tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yung tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Murphy avoids the attempt from Yung to control.
Yung might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murphy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yung is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Murphy is staying active.
Murphy looking to control but Yung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yung working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Yung is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yung working to try and regain half guard.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yung tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murphy controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yung tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yung is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been informed that Yung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yung in his tracks.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yung can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Yung forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Yung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy lands a head shot.#TD2#
Yung is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murphy's half guard.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Murphy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yung controls the pace.
Mick Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yung looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Yung is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Yung is trying to keep Murphy in close. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Yung working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murphy has passed into half guard!
Yung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Yung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.#SUB2#
Yung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.#SUB2#
Yung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Yung.
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yung controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Yung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Yung controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yung looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yung looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Yung's head back.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Yung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
And Yung tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy catches Yung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Yung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy leaves Yung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yung.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Yung.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Yung walks into a left hand.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yung.
Yung ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Yung shoots and misses
and Yung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Murphy leaves Yung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yung on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yung tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
David Yung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Yung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Yung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Yung ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yung shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Yung.
Murphy cracks Yung with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy jabs Yung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yung doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Yung shoots in.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Yung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Yung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yung.
Yung stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murphy tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Murphy tries to hold on but Yung pushes him away.
Yung trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yung is stalling here but it's allowed Murphy to get half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Yung. #T4##SUB2#
Yung seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Murphy has recovered full guard.
Yung trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Yung advances to half guard.
Yung is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
Murphy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Yung darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Yung into the cage.
Yung throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yung goes for a double leg but Murphy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murphy continues to drive forward.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yung on the side of the head.
Yung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Yung manages to avoid it.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Yung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tests Yung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Yung tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Yung shakes it off.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Yung counters with a takedown into side control.
Yung trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy tries to buck Yung off but Yung is having none of it.
Yung looking to control but instead Murphy has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Yung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Yung is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Yung stalling away here and it's allowed Murphy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Yung trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Yung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yung throws a big right hand that misses.
Yung wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy digs a good hook to Yung's body.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Yung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.#T4#
Murphy punishes Yung's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Yung moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Yung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yung momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy had his way with David Yung in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yung was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Yung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yung gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Yung's head but Yung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Yung tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yung. Yung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Yung fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy takes a swing at Yung's ribcage but misses.
Yung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Yung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab by Murphy.
Yung with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Yung.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Yung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yung throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Yung with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yung manages to avoid it.
Yung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yung tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yung is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Yung ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yung walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Yung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Yung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Yung didn't see that one coming.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Yung's belly button to the back.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Yung moved out of range nicely.
Murphy tests Yung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Yung moves away and avoids it.
Yung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Yung looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yung trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
David Yung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Yung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Murphy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Murphy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Murphy! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung is looking to reverse the position.
Yung is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Yung tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
Yung sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Murphy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Yung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mick Murphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ICS 50
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Murphy slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Ozolinsh.
Murphy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy misses with a hook.#T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Ozolinsh should have avoided that one.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Murphy 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.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Murphy throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.#T2#
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Murphy.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Ozolinsh catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ozolinsh gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ozolinsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Ozolinsh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ozolinsh can turn it around.
Ozolinsh is working Murphy over against the cage.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Murphy.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh with a nice cross.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Murphy.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh connects with a single shot there.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozolinsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ozolinsh.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Ozolinsh looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a right hand to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ozolinsh is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Ozolinsh misses with a jab to the body
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Ozolinsh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
And Ozolinsh responds with a good body kick, but Murphy manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Nice shot lands for Ozolinsh.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
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!
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Murphy swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Murphy catches Ozolinsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head.
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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.#CL2#
Ozolinsh pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh lands a shot to the body.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ozolinsh presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.#T3#
A low kick lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy. #CL2#
Ozolinsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Ozolinsh has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. #T4#
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ozolinsh.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
Ozolinsh gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Ozolinsh pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ozolinsh works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh really dominated that round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
Murphy with a nice calf kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
Murphy throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ozolinsh. Beautiful body shot.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Murphy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Ozolinsh darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ozolinsh cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice leg kick.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
Murphy checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
Murphy moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.#T4#
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Murphy.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ozolinsh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Murphy throws a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries to work over Ozolinsh's front leg with a kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.#T1#
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ozolinsh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Ozolinsh moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ozolinsh or not.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with some punches. #T4#
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
A short left from Ozolinsh. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Murphy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.

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 Mick Murphy.
Well Ozolinsh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Teodors Ozolinsh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PFC 192 Murphy vs Krison
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krison lands with an overhand left.
Krison misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Krison catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krison with a nice calf kick.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Krison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krison looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Krison lands with an overhand left.
Krison throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick from Krison is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krison can pounce on him.
Krison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Murphy.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Krison should have avoided that one.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Krison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krison is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Krison.
Krison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy checks a low kick from Krison.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krison.
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krison.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Krison manages to avoid it.
Herb Krison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krison. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Krison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy misses with a right hand
letting Krison counter with a right hand.
Krison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Krison counters with an inside leg kick.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot.
Krison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krison throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Krison misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick.
Krison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy takes a swing at Krison's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krison. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Krison slams his shin into Murphy's torso.#T4#
Krison throws a body kick that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Krison saw that one coming.
Krison wants to counter with a clinch but Murphy pushes him away.
Krison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Krison.
Krison walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Krison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krison scoring well with a low kick there.
Krison throws a head kick that Murphy semi-blocks.
Krison cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krison.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot.
Krison throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krison counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Murphy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krison misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krison looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krison.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Krison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Krison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krison throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krison.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Krison misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krison tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Krison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krison with a nice calf kick.
Krison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Krison.
Krison misses with a low kick.
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Krison misses with a leg kick
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krison pushes Murphy away with a front kick.#T2#
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
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!
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krison.
A nice side step and Krison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krison throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Krison saw that one coming.
Krison connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy slips under a jab from Krison.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krison throws a lazy body kick
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Krison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Krison. Beautiful body shot.
Krison throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Krison.
Krison moves out of range of the strikes.
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Krison.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krison.
A big right from Krison misses.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Krison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Krison, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krison scores with a shot to the body.
Krison tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.#T4#
Krison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Krison misses with a leg kick.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Krison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Krison looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Krison throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Krison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Krison.
Krison throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Krison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Krison counters with a leg kick.
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Krison defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Krison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Krison moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Krison lands a jab to the nose.
Krison scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Krison is looking to clinch.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krison slips a straight right by Murphy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krison. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Krison. #T1#
Murphy misses with a hook
and Krison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Krison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krison throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Krison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Krison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Krison there.
Krison tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krison tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Krison throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Krison feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krison to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Krison
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
Krison tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Murphy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Krison down.
Krison misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Krison there.
Herb Krison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krison can pounce on him. #T3#
Krison connects with a body shot.
Krison scores with a punch to the head.
Krison dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Krison lands a lovely overhand right.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Krison.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krison flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away.
Krison looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Krison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Krison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krison throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krison misses with a low kick.
Krison lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Murphy wants to slow Krison down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krison misses with a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Krison is looking to score with low kicks.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Krison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Krison manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krison thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murphy if he has to take too many more of those.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krison misses with a looping right.
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
and Krison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krison looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Krison cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison misses with a looping left.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy sizes up Krison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krison gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Krison is rocked!#T1#
Krison avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Krison is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Krison throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krison seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice straight punches there by Krison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krison.
Krison looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krison. Krison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krison wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krison with a nice cross.
Krison throws a body kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Krison misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy scores with a counter punch that sends Krison to the canvas! Murphy smells blood - he's punishing Krison with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Krison has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
A victorious Mick Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ICS 40
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Murphy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murphy with a nice calf kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Murphy moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Graves clinches. #BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big left from Murphy misses. #T2#
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Graves tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Graves throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graves is out of range. #T3#
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Graves lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves slips a straight right by Murphy.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murphy throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range. #CL#
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Graves scores with a hook.
Graves jabs at Murphy's body.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Graves throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Graves tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range. #T2#
Graves scores with a punch 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!
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Murphy throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
Graves throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Murphy tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Graves defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
A big left from Graves misses.
Murphy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
Graves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy flashes Graves a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Graves's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Graves crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Murphy punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Mick Murphy took to the microphone: 'I did it! I am the greatest pound for pound fighter of all time!'.

Event: ICS 34
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koso is out of range.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koso lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy feints a counter leg kick.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Koso down.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big right from Koso misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murphy will feel that in the morning.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koso momentarily.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Koso has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Koso feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Koso is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Koso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koso throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
Koso throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koso.
Koso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koso staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Koso.
Murphy 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.#T2#
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Koso throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy moves out of range as Koso strikes.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Koso's shoulder, as Koso tries to avoid the shot.
Koso throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Koso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.#CL#
Koso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Koso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koso or not.
A short left from Koso.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Koso avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Koso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Koso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Koso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy. #T3#
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Koso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koso throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Koso looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Koso saw that one coming.
Koso 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.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Koso's head.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koso throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koso 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.
Koso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koso scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Koso misses. #T4#
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Koso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koso, as that shot connected.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.#TD#
Koso closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
Koso looking to pass the guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso looking to pass the guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy lunges at Koso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koso's hand.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koso circles away quickly and effectively.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy slips under a jab from Koso.
Koso shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Koso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koso lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
letting Koso counter with a right hand.
Koso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Koso connects with the punch.#T1#
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
A nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso misses with a straight right.
Koso avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Koso is looking to score with low kicks.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Koso misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Koso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Koso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Koso.
A combination from Koso does no damage.
Koso staying out of range there.
Koso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Koso throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koso scores with a leg kick.
Koso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Koso's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Koso 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.
Koso throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy defending well as Koso loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koso or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Koso shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koso takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koso with a body shot.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range. #T3#
Koso with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Koso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Murphy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Koso presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Koso lands a left hand.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Koso working aggressively here.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Koso working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Koso. #TD#
Koso lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Koso is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy is looking to control Koso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Koso wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murphy is staying active underneath Koso, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Koso.
Koso trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Koso lands with a right hand.
Koso defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Koso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Murphy misses.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Koso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koso throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Koso staying out of range there.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range.
Koso lands a slapping body shot.
Koso 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koso shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Koso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Koso.
Koso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koso misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Koso avoids it with no problem.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koso is able to avoid easily.
Koso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Koso misses.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Koso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Speva Koso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Koso quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a low kick but Koso avoids it.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koso dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Koso's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Koso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Koso shoots in and gets a takedown into Murphy's guard.#SUB#
Koso drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murphy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koso has Murphy in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there. #T3#
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Koso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Koso looking to control.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Koso.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Koso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Speva Koso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Koso is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Koso's legs - danger averted.
Koso looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Koso looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily. #SUB#
Koso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
During a confident post fight interview, Mick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICS 27
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Murphy is looking to chop away at Applegate's legs.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Applegate throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Applegate scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Applegate drops Murphy with a beautiful combination! Murphy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Applegate is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Murphy takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Applegate scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Applegate tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Applegate misses the jab.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Applegate misses with a head kick.
Applegate closes the distance but Murphy moves to the side
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Applegate fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Applegate's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
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 lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Applegate swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.#CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Murphy lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks.
Applegate tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Applegate needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Applegate takes one to the chin there.
Applegate scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Applegate is rocked!
Murphy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Applegate to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Applegate looks to clinch but Murphy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Applegate taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ICS 21
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Graves backing away here, and Murphy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy scores with a push kick.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy slips a jab from Graves.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves checks a low kick from Murphy.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Graves's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Graves throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Graves looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy lands with a slapping head kick.
Graves is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy with a hook.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Graves with a nice cross.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy with a nice cross.#T3#
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts. #CL#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Graves misses the jab.
Murphy tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Graves.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Murphy catches Graves right on the button with a cross.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Graves connects with a jab.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Graves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts.
Graves staying out of range there.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves slips under a jab.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.#T2#
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Graves slips under a jab from Murphy.
Graves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy misses with a body shot
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves misses with a body shot. #T3#
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves is looking for a counter combo.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves moves out of range as Murphy strikes.#T4#
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Murphy misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves staying out of range there.
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.#T1#
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Murphy cracks Graves with a good jab.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Graves wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graves on the side of the head.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Nice shot by Murphy.#T2#
Graves misses with a hook
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Graves is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murphy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Graves throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Graves has managed to clinch.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves misses with some punches.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Graves.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves prevents a body shot from Murphy. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves slips under a jab.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.#T4#
Murphy slips under a jab.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Graves misses with a wild combination.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy 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#
Graves 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.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Graves throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.#T1#
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Graves misses.
Murphy feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Graves lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Graves throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves with a nice cross.#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Graves with a jab.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Murphy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Graves swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Murphy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Nick Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Mick Murphy had this to say: 'I think somebody roofied me . . .'.

Event: CEC END GAME
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Murphy throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy misses with a left hand
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Sanada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murphy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanada has time to react.
A big left from Sanada misses. #T3#
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murphy misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanada throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada misses with the combination. #T4#
Murphy staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murphy.
Sanada misses with the combination.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Sanada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Murphy lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.#T1#
Sanada defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Murphy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanada doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Murphy slips under a jab.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Murphy.
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
A punch lands to the side of Sanada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanada's head.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
Sanada has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Sanada misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Sanada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Sanada had a free shot at his head there.
Sanada walks into a left hand.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy 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! 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#
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanada takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanada checks it well.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Murphy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanada eats them both and turns towards Murphy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.#T1#
Murphy misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanada misses its target.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanada thinking.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Sanada throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Murphy slips under a jab from Sanada.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Murphy lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Sanada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.#T3#
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Sanada walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanada is wise to it.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanada steps away.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanada misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Sanada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Murphy feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murphy connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 669 Murphy vs Dog
Date: Feb 02, 2020

#R1#
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Dog moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Dog has managed to clinch.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog.
A hook to the body from Dog.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Dog breaks the clinch.
Dog misses with a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Dog works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Dog avoids the body shot from Murphy. #TD2#
Dog bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog working the strikes but Murphy uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
Dog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dog lands strikes from half guard.
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dog is looking for a kimura here.
Dog is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dog.
Dog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dog misses with a head shot. Murphy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dog throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dog's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dog is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Dog 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.
Dog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dog has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Murphy has passed into side control. #T3#
Dog is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murphy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dog is still trying to improve position.
Murphy controlling his opponent.
Murphy prevents Dog from getting the reversal.#T4#
Murphy controlling from the full mount.
Murphy prevents Dog from getting the reversal.
Murphy wants to control the pace but Dog is squirming around nicely.
Dog tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dog is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
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#
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Dog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
A left lands for Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog slips a straight right by Murphy.#T1#
Dog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Dog slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Dog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Dog avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
A countering left hand to the body from Dog misses.
Murphy misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Dog misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.
Dog throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
Dog slips under a jab from Murphy.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down. #CL2#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Dog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Dog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy. #T3#
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dog breaks the clinch.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Dog.
As Dog backs away, Murphy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dog cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Dog with an uppercut!
Dog blocks a jab.
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dog throws a leg kick but Murphy checks it.
Dog throws a body kick that misses.
Dog lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Dog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy 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.
#R3#
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog.
Dog tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Dog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Dog down.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Dog slips a jab from Murphy.
Dog connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Dog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Dog takes one to the side of the head.
Dog throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Dog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Dog's head.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Murphy feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down.
Dog slips under a jab from Murphy.
Dog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Murphy swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Dog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog misses the jab.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Dog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Dog. #T3#
Dog looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Dog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Dog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy jabs Dog right on the nose. Dog blinks but takes it well.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Dog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Dog's belly button to the back.
Dog thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
It seemed like Dog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog.
Dog throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Dog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Dog there.
Murphy swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
A lazy body kick from Dog
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
Dog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dog's head backwards.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dog tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.#T1#
Murphy staying out of range there.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Dog counters with a nice leg kick.
Dog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Dog's body. Dog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Dog.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dog has time to react.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Dog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Dog. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Dog misses with a body kick.
Dog lands an overhand right.
Dog throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog staying out of range there.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dog needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Dog.
A punch lands to the side of Dog 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Murphy.
Some bone on bone action there as Dog checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dog on the side of the head.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Dog counters with a nice leg kick.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog blocks a jab.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy sizes up Dog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy had his way with Junkyard Dog in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Dog moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Dog moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Dog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Dog persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Dog is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dog working the head and body with strikes.
Dog thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dog misses with a head shot. Murphy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dog throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Dog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dog throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dog 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.
Dog misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dog has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Dog has a good base and remains in mount.
Dog landing shots from mount.
Murphy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dog tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dog throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Murphy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dog.
Dog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Dog.
Dog working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Dog loads up with a big shot that hurts Murphy! He's pulled Dog in close but Dog has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Murphy survive? More strikes from Dog and Murphy is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Junkyard Dog!
Junkyard Dog is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Junkyard Dog thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Mick Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'I think somebody roofied me . . .'.

Event: Syn 666 Jones vs Murphy
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a hook but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyrone Jones under the eye.
Murphy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.#T1#
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Tyrone Jones tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Good shot there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyrone Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved 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!
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Murphy digs a good hook to Tyrone Jones's body. #T2#
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tyrone Jones is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.#T3#
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick.
Murphy throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
Murphy jabs Tyrone Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyrone Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyrone Jones somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tyrone Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy feints a counter leg kick.
Murphy throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Murphy staying out of range there.
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 Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Donk. Murphy catches Tyrone Jones right on the button with a cross.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Tyrone Jones off balance momentarily.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target. #T1#
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyrone Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyrone Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyrone Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyrone Jones, right into the meat.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Tyrone Jones cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot 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!
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy connects with the punch.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Tyrone Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
An inside leg kick from Tyrone Jones misses.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.#T3#
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Murphy.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyrone Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyrone Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tyrone Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Tyrone Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Tyrone Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyrone Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tyrone Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Tyrone Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy stuns Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy with a jab.
A lazy left from Tyrone Jones finds it's target.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy 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#
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy tries a quick counter leg kick but Tyrone Jones is wise to it.
Murphy works Tyrone Jones's body with a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Murphy lands with a hook. Tyrone Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Tyrone Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range. #T1#
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyrone Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy clobbers Tyrone Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyrone Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones lands with an overhand left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyrone Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyrone Jones. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Murphy misses with a hook. Tyrone Jones ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyrone Jones.
Murphy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Tyrone Jones's ribs.#T3#
Murphy misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Tyrone Jones's leg. Tyrone Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
Murphy throws a hook but Tyrone Jones avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Tyrone Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyrone Jones's calf.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Murphy defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mick Murphy just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
An inside leg kick from Tyrone Jones misses.
Murphy misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyrone Jones off the cage and back into range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyrone Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target. #T1#
Tyrone Jones defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Tyrone Jones.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.#T2#
Murphy throws a low kick, looking for Tyrone Jones's leg but Tyrone Jones calmly moves out of range.
Murphy defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyrone Jones's calf.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild combination.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyrone Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Tyrone Jones off balance momentarily.#T3#
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy catches Tyrone Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Tyrone Jones lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Tyrone Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyrone Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Tyrone Jones misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyrone Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy catches Tyrone Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.
#R5#
A big right from Murphy misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Tyrone Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Murphy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyrone Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyrone Jones. #T1#
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyrone Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is pulling down on Tyrone Jones's head to control his posture.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Tyrone Jones tries to pass.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Tyrone Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyrone Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyrone Jones is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyrone Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyrone Jones wants to advance to full mount but Murphy doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Murphy controlling Tyrone Jones's posture.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyrone Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Tyrone Jones with a nice head shot there.
Tyrone Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Tyrone Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyrone Jones looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tyrone Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyrone Jones throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyrone Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Tyrone Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones lands a couple of digs.
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyrone Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyrone Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyrone Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Tyrone Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Mick Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Russell Tyrone Jones had this to say: 'Wu Tang is for the children. We teach the children... Wu Tang fuh eva!'.

Event: Syn 664 Magufuli vs Whyme
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Masterson's belly button to the back.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Masterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Masterson's head.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masterson counters with a nice body shot.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Masterson tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masterson on the side of the head.
Masterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Masterson's defenses.
Masterson thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Murphy moves out of range as Masterson throws a body kick.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masterson, as that shot connected.
Murphy thumps Masterson with a low kick.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Masterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masterson scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries to land a leg kick but Masterson saw it coming and moves away.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Masterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Masterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Murphy slips under a jab.#T4#
A low kick from Masterson misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson slips a jab from Murphy.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy slips a jab from Masterson.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy thumps Masterson with a low kick.
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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy jabs Masterson right on the nose. Masterson blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Masterson throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
A lazy body kick from Masterson
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson jabs at Murphy's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson scores with a push kick.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Murphy slips a jab from Masterson.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Masterson.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Masterson is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Masterson lands with a good body shot.
Masterson 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.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Masterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.#T2#
Masterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy slips a straight right by Masterson.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masterson on the side of the head.
Masterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masterson. That did some damage!
Murphy swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Masterson. #T3#
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Masterson tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Masterson lands with a good body shot.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Masterson cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Masterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Masterson misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Masterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Masterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Masterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy slips a straight right by Masterson.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Mick Murphy 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#
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy checks a low kick from Masterson.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Masterson was not able to check.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range. #T1#
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Murphy misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Masterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masterson slips under a jab from Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy throws a low kick but Masterson moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Masterson scores with a jab to the head.
Masterson takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Masterson slips under a jab from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Masterson misses.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Masterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Masterson moved away.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.#T3#
Murphy clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masterson throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Masterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masterson.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Masterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy cracks Masterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Masterson dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Masterson's head back.
Masterson tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masterson 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.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson connects with a jab.
Masterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masterson's sensitive parts.
Masterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
A relieved looking Mick Murphy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 658 Warror vs Diggs V
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Kaunismieli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab from Murphy.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli misses with a few strikes there.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Kaunismieli's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
Kaunismieli misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target. #T1#
Kaunismieli throws a sloppy head kick
and Murphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kaunismieli's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaunismielis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Kaunismieli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy tests Kaunismieli's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Murphy thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Kaunismieli's defenses.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaunismieli lands a head shot.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Murphy.
Kaunismieli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kaunismieli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaunismieli under the eye.
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Kaunismieli's defenses. #T4#
Kaunismieli throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Kaunismieli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Murphy throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy 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#
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Kaunismieli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Murphy jabs Kaunismieli right on the nose. Kaunismieli blinks but takes it well.
Murphy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Kaunismieli throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.#T1#
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kaunismieli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Kaunismieli's belly button to the back.#T2#
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy jabs Kaunismieli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Kaunismieli avoids it with no problem.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Murphy throws a hook but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaunismieli has time to react.#T3#
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It appears Kaunismieli was looking to counter with a kick there.#KD#
Kaunismieli lands a big head kick that sends Murphy tumbling to the mat! Kaunismieli takes a step backwards and waves Murphy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy misses the jab.
Kaunismieli misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaunismieli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaunismieli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaunismieli should have avoided that one.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Kaunismieli didn't see that one coming.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaunismieli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mick Murphy's cut.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
Kaunismieli throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
Murphy misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Kaunismieli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Murphy checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Murphy.
Kaunismieli swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Kaunismieli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Kaunismieli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli misses with a head kick.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Kaunismieli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaunismieli looks to throw a body kick
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaunismieli walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Kaunismieli defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy cracks the inside of Kaunismieli's front leg.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
An out of breath Mick Murphy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 653 Magufuli vs Robinson
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Murphy throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Slice thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slice's knee momentarily.
Slice throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Slice's shoulder, as Slice tries to avoid the shot.
Slice appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Murphy has Slice up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slice working aggressively here.
Slice misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Slice.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Slice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Slice scores with a nice hook 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!
Slice tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Slice back against the cage. #T1#
Slice lands with a left to the head.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Slice's ribcage. Slice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is working Slice over against the cage.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Slice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Slice as the two fighters clinch.
Slice prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slice tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Slice back against the cage.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Slice's head.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slice misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Slice 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.
Slice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Slice tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Slice tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy gets through Slice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Murphy tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slice prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slice struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Slice.
Slice works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Slice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Slice lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slice working aggressively here.
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. #BC2#
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slice.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Slice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slice throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slice manages to circle out of the way.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Slice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Slice doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Slice misses.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slice on the side of the head.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Slice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Slice.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Slice off balance momentarily.
Slice throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murphy counter with a right hand. #T1#
Murphy checks a low kick from Slice.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Slice lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy misses with a right hand
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slice misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a nice leg kick.
Slice connects with a leg kick. Murphy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
Slice scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy blocks a jab.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Slice looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slice.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice blocks a jab.
Slice defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Slice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy misses with a looping left.#T3#
Slice jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice misses with the body kick
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs. #KD2#
Slice lands a big right hand that sends Murphy crashing to the mat! Slice stays standing though and waves Murphy back to his feet!#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Slice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy misses with a looping left.#T4#
Murphy catches Slice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Slice misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Slice lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Slice!
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Slice manages to avoid it.
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Slice feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kimbo Slice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mick Murphy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it.
Slice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Slice throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Slice was not able to check.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slice.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Murphy defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slice misses with a body punch
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Slice is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Slice misses with a looping right.
Slice takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Slice takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slice.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Slice.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Slice.
Slice takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Slice takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slice swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Slice misses with an uppercut
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Slice takes one to the chin there.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Slice scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Slice is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Slice backing up. Slice nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy slips a straight right by Slice.
Slice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Slice - just one landing. #T3#
Slice swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Slice tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Slice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the body from Slice misses
and Murphy counters with a leg kick.
Murphy works Slice's body with a nice hook.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice misses with a hook.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slice, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice working aggressively here. #T4#
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Slice lands a body punch.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy cracks Slice with a nice body shot.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Slice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
A right handed body shot lands from Slice.
Slice misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mick Murphy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mick Murphy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A jab from Slice does it's job there.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Slice misses.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy lands a head kick! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slice tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice scores with a hook to the body.
Slice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #BC2#
Slice breaks the clinch.
Slice misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.#T1#
A low kick from Slice is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Slice.
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Slice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slice throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Slice misses.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Slice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy cracks Slice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Slice throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slice throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Slice throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Slice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slice tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Slice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Slice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy 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.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Slice off balance momentarily.
Slice misses with a straight right. #T4#
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Slice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slice.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
A nice side step and Slice releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slice scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Slice.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
A little jabbing left from Slice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kimbo Slice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mick Murphy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Murphy throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Slice releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy 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.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Slice tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Slice coming out on top.
Murphy throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
A low kick from Slice is predictable there
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Murphy slips under a jab from Slice.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Slice cracks Murphy with a good jab.
A low kick from Slice is predictable there
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy slips under a jab from Slice.
Murphy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Slice lands a big uppercut and Murphy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Murphy looks OK. Slice waves Murphy back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Slice throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slice thinking.
An inside leg kick from Slice misses. #T2#
Slice misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slice counters with a crisp right that sends Murphy to the canvas! Slice follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice is the new heavyweight champion!
Kimbo Slice was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Mick Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think somebody roofied me . . .'.

Event: Syn 650 Avraam vs Warror
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1##KD#
Magufuli I V lands a big head kick that sends Murphy tumbling to the mat! Magufuli I V takes a step backwards and waves Murphy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Magufuli I V takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Magufuli I V takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magufuli I V lands the left hand.
Murphy throws a front kick that sends Magufuli I V stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Murphy swings for the body but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Magufuli I V chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him. #CL#
Magufuli I V gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy pushes Magufuli I V back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Magufuli I V definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magufuli I V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Murphy misses with the combination.
Magufuli I V moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Magufuli I V takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Magufuli I V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Magufuli I V checks it
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Magufuli I V misses its intended target. #T3#
Magufuli I V throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magufuli I V, right into the meat.
Magufuli I V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy moves out of range as Magufuli I V strikes.
Murphy tries a quick counter leg kick but Magufuli I V is wise to it.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magufuli I V. That did some damage!
Murphy misses with a hook #KD#
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp one two that drops Murphy! Magufuli I V thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Murphy to his feet! Murphy is in big trouble!#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Magufuli I V to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Magufuli I V finish him?
Magufuli I V closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Murphy out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V retains his light heavyweight title!
Kassim Magufuli I V decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mick Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'I think somebody roofied me . . .'.

Event: Syn 644 Marciano vs Murphy
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Marciano misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Marciano rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. #BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy scores with a jab. Marciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano misses with a leg kick
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murphy throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Marciano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy punishes Marciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy slips under a jab from Marciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Rocco Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Marciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marciano doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marciano tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Marciano walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Marciano throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.#T2#
Marciano tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marciano's knee momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marciano misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy feints and then cracks Marciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marciano down.
Marciano works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to slow Marciano down with leg kicks.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Marciano moves into the clinch.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action. #T3#
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy 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#
Marciano checks a low kick from Murphy.
Marciano misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano lands with a nice body punch.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy thumps Marciano with a low kick.
Marciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marciano - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Marciano missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
Murphy cracks Marciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marciano under the eye.
A low kick from Marciano is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Marciano was not able to check.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Marciano was not able to check.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Marciano throws a body kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a low kick, right behind Marciano 's knee.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
It looked like Marciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Marciano tries to land a body kick
and Murphy counters with a nice leg kick.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Marciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marciano throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Marciano tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Marciano avoids it with no problem.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
A shot to the body from Marciano misses
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marciano misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marciano's head.
Marciano is looking to clinch. #T4#
Murphy cracks the inside of Marciano's front leg.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano tries to clinch but Murphy moves away
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano misses with a low kick as Murphy jumps back.
Marciano moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Marciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marciano.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy 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!
#R3#
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Marciano. Beautiful body shot.
Marciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Marciano settles back down.
Murphy throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Marciano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murphy. Murphy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marciano slips a straight right by Murphy.
Marciano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marciano misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Marciano misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Marciano down.
Murphy cracks Marciano with an open hand slap.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Marciano misses with a kick to the body
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Marciano misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Marciano is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano throws out a powerful jab.
Marciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy feints and then cracks Marciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marciano down.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy tries a quick counter leg kick but Marciano is wise to it.
Murphy punishes Marciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Marciano. Beautiful body shot.
Marciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murphy flicks out a counter leg kick but Marciano steps away.#T2#
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Marciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Murphy avoided it.
Marciano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Marciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano.
The crowd cheers as Marciano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Marciano is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Marciano wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range. #CL#
Marciano moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards. #T3#
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marciano or not.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano takes a shot to the head.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano takes a shot to the head.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Murphy gets through Marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy pushes Marciano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Murphy slips under a jab.
Marciano backing away here, and Murphy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marciano lands a nice looking body kick.
Marciano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano backing away here, and Murphy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Marciano is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs. #T1#
Marciano moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Marciano thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Marciano misses with a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Marciano connects with a jab.
Marciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy tests Marciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Marciano is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Marciano. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano slips under a jab.
Murphy misses with a hook.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano's shoulder, as Marciano tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marciano tries to clinch up
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marciano in his tracks. #T4#
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
Marciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marciano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marciano with a hook.
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
Marciano misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy 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.

Mick Murphy dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Marciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano.
Marciano throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano misses with a body shot
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marciano misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marciano connects with the punch.
Marciano misses with a leg kick
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.#T1#
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marciano cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Marciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rocco Marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Marciano misses.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces 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!
Marciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
Marciano tries to land a body kick
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
Marciano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.
Marciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marciano throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano misses with a looping right.#T3#
Marciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
Murphy tests Marciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Marciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano slips under a jab.#T4#
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
Marciano thumps Murphy with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Marciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy stuns Marciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marciano misses with a leg kick
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy is the new heavyweight champion!
Mick Murphy took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'And that's how we do it in Ireland, ya filthy wop. Blah, blah, golden shower, blah, blah.'.

Event: Syn 641 Murphy vs Magufuli
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Murphy swings for the body but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Magufuli I V looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy scores with a jab. Magufuli I V acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magufuli I V misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook.
Murphy lunges at Magufuli I V with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magufuli I V's hand. #CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy cracks Magufuli I V with an open hand slap.
Magufuli I V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Magufuli I V.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magufuli I V doesn't seem bothered though.
Magufuli I V walks into a left hand.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Magufuli I V looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magufuli I V is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Magufuli I V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Magufuli I V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magufuli I V with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy cracks Magufuli I V with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Magufuli I V lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #BC2#
Magufuli I V breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magufuli I V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magufuli I V on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magufuli I V pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy swings for the body but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magufuli I V. That's going to slow Murphy down. #CL#
Murphy darts in and clinches Magufuli I V up against the cage.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Magufuli I V's head.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Magufuli I V is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Magufuli I V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Magufuli I V.
Good body shot from Magufuli I V.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magufuli I V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries a body shot but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Magufuli I V prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Magufuli I V misses with some punches.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magufuli I V lands a nice shot to the body.
Magufuli I V looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magufuli I V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Magufuli I V lands a body shot.
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #T4#
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Magufuli I V stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Magufuli I V working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magufuli I V lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Magufuli I V lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magufuli I V lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magufuli I V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Magufuli I V working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Magufuli I V.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Magufuli I V stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magufuli I V lands a body shot.
Magufuli I V works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magufuli I V.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magufuli I V creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Magufuli I V buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Magufuli I V keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magufuli I V at a distance.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Magufuli I V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Magufuli I V misses with a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Magufuli I V is out of range.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy cracks Magufuli I V with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Magufuli I V looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.#CL#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Magufuli I V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magufuli I V throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magufuli I V can do to turn this around?
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magufuli I V lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magufuli I V lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kassim Magufuli I V seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magufuli I V has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Magufuli I V gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Magufuli I V breaks from the clinch.
Magufuli I V throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Magufuli I V is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy cracks Magufuli I V with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magufuli I V gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Magufuli I V checks it
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy tries to get into range but Magufuli I V steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Murphy! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Magufuli I V scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kassim Magufuli I V seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Mick Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent fought the better fight tonight. I'm going to learn from this, train harder, and come back better than ever.'.

Event: Syn 637 Correira vs Maricano 3
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Rautio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Rautio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rautio.
Rautio staying out of range there.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Rautio ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Rautio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rautio staying out of range there.
Rautio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rautio misses with a body punch
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rautio scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Rautio.
Rautio takes one on the button.#CL2#
Rautio has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy working aggressively here. #T1#
Rautio misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rautio backwards.
Rautio misses with some punches.
Murphy is working Rautio over against the cage.
Rautio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rautio can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Rautio lands with a light punch inside.
Rautio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rautio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Rautio.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Rautio's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rautio.
A shot in the inside from Rautio.
Rautio pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy prevents a body shot from Rautio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Rautio backwards.
Rautio misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rautio struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Rautio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rautios head.
Rautio is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rautio swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rautio misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Rautio.
Rautio digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rautio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Rautio.
Rautio can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Rautio lands a right hand.
Rautio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rautio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Rautio swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Rautio blocking some punches.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rautio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Rautio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Rautio misses.
Rautio moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
It seemed like Rautio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rautio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy swings for the body but Rautio moves out of range.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Rautio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rautio misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rautio's knee momentarily.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Rautio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rautio ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Rautio counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rautio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy throws the left hand but Rautio avoids the punch easily.
Rautio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rautio.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rautio scores with a shot to the body.
Rautio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rautio connects with a single shot there.
Rautio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Rautio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy cracks the inside of Rautio's front leg.
Rautio ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rautio moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rautio.
Rautio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Rautio misses with a body kick.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rautio tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Rautio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Rautio takes one to the chin there.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rautio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rautio in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy lands a jab.#T1#
Rautio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rautio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murphy digs a good hook to Rautio's body.
Murphy slips a straight right by Rautio.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Rautio down.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Rautio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rautio has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Rautio's shoulder, as Rautio tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rautio throws out the jab.
Murphy slips a jab from Rautio.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rautio staying out of range there.#T2#
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Rautio.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Rautio.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rautio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rautio.
Murphy throws a jab when Rautio was well out of range.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Rautio should have avoided that one. #T3#
Rautio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rautio can do to turn this around?
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Rautio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Rautio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Rautio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Rautio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Rautio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.#T4#
Rautio moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Rautio tries to clinch up
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rautio ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Rautio loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rautio's head.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Rautio slips the punch.
Rautio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rautio throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Rautio blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rautio on the side of the head.
Murphy moves out of range as Rautio strikes.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rautio misses with a body kick.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rautio lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Murphy misses with a left hand
letting Rautio counter with a right hand.
Rautio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rautio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rautio throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
Rautio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Rautio counters with a body kick that stops Murphy in his tracks momentarily.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Rautio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Rautio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rautio. #T2#
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Rautio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rautio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rautio misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rautio.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Rautio didn't see that one coming.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rautio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Rautio defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Rautio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Rautio throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Rautio misses with a body shot
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Rautio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Murphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rautio walks into a left hand.
Murphy slips a straight right by Rautio.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Rautio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Rautio cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.#T4#
Rautio tries to clinch up.
Rautio moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Rautio throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rautio.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rautio misses with a body shot.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rautio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rautio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy throws a hook but Rautio avoids it easily.
Rautio lands the left hand.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rautio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Rautio loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Rautio throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy swings for the body but Rautio moves out of range.
Murphy backing away here, and Rautio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rautio tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy jabs at Rautio's body.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rautio connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Rautio settles back down.
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
Rautio slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rautio momentarily.
Rautio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rautio counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy throws a hook but Rautio avoids it easily.
Rautio scores with a nice body kick.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy defending well as Rautio loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rautio digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rautio misses with a hook.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Rautio's shoulder, as Rautio tries to avoid the shot.
Rautio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rautio misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Rautio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Rautio throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rautio throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Rautio only half commits.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Rautio has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Rautio misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Rautio lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rautio.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Rautio misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rautio tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Rautio.
Rautio fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Rautio throws a head punch that misses.
Rautio lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rautio tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rautio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Rautio.
Rautio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rautio controls his hands.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rautio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Rautio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Rautio blocking some punches.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rautio scores with a shot to the body.
Rautio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rautio checks a leg kick nicely.
Rautio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Rautio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy sizes up Rautio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Murphy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rautio.
Rautio throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy cracks Rautio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Rautio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rautio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Rautio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rautio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Rautio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rautio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rautio thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Rautio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Rautio moved out of range.#T2#
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
Rautio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Rautio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rautio misses with an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Rautio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Risto Rautio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rautio throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Rautio is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Rautio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rautio avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Rautio misses with a body kick.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Rautio moved out of range nicely.
Murphy cracks Rautio with an open hand slap.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Rautio's head but Rautio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Rautio misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Rautio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rautio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rautio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rautio blocks a jab.
Rautio moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rautio thinks about the counter body kick.
Crunch! Rautio slams his shin into Murphy's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rautio misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Rautio's belly button to the back.
Rautio misses with a looping right.
Rautio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy counters with a low kick, right behind Rautio 's knee.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his light heavyweight title!
Mick Murphy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Give me the winner of Correira and Marciano. I don't give a fuck about weight classes. I'll beat either one of their prissy asses!'.

Event: Syn 632 Correira vs Tower
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Fungus looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy takes a swing at Fungus's ribcage but misses.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy takes a swing at Fungus's ribcage but misses.
Fungus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Fungus misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungus manages to avoid it.
Fungus wants to counter with a clinch but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
Fungus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Fungus counters with a stiff right hand.
Fungus lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Fungus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fungus takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Fungus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Fungus ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Fungus down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fungus lands with a shot to the body.
Foot Fungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fungus misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fungus throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Fungus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Fungus throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Fungus looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Fungus slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fungus throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Fungus misses.
Murphy with a jab.
Fungus takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fungus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Fungus misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Fungus.
Fungus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Fungus's head but Fungus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fungus misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Fungus throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus connects with a single shot there.
Murphy swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fungus throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Fungus swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Fungus drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fungus. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Fungus seems unphased.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Fungus.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away.
Good shot there by Fungus.
Fungus takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Fungus manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Fungus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fungus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fungus connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fungus avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Fungus's head but Fungus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fungus lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Fungus's head but Fungus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Fungus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fungus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fungus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fungus swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a hook but Fungus blocks it.
Fungus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murphy.
Fungus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Fungus's head but Fungus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fungus throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fungus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fungus tries to clinch up
and Murphy 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.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fungus.
Fungus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Fungus.
Fungus misses with a body shot.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fungus.
Fungus blocks a jab.
Fungus wants to counter with a clinch but Murphy pushes him away.
Fungus slips under a jab.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fungus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Fungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Fungus saw that one coming.
Fungus throws a series of strikes that have Murphy backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Fungus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fungus working aggressively here.
Murphy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fungus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fungus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fungus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head. #T1#
Fungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Fungus.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Fungus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fungus.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fungus lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Fungus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Fungus tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Fungus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fungus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Fungus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fungus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fungus.
Fungus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fungus lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Fungus blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Fungus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fungus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fungus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Fungus.
Fungus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fungus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Fungus scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Fungus throws a head punch that misses.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fungus tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Fungus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Fungus is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fungus cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Fungus - that landed with a thud.
Fungus lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Fungus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fungus.
Good body shot from Fungus.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Fungus.
A nice left hand lands by Fungus.
Fungus lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fungus.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fungus.
Fungus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Fungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foot Fungus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Fungus lands a body shot.
Fungus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Fungus moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Fungus misses.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fungus.
Murphy sets himself, and Fungus steps forward looking for the clinch! Murphy avoids it this time.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fungus.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy slips a jab from Fungus.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fungus under the eye.
Fungus lands a jab.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fungus. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fungus throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy slips under a jab from Fungus.#T1#
Fungus misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fungus.
Fungus throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Fungus throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Fungus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fungus jabs at Murphy's body.
Fungus throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Fungus lands with a right hand.
Fungus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Fungus tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Fungus saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Fungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fungus throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Fungus moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Fungus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Fungus is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Fungus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungus.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fungus.
Fungus defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Fungus slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fungus has time to react.
Fungus jabs at Murphy's body.
Fungus throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Fungus moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Fungus's body. Fungus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fungus misses with a straight right.
Fungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Fungus throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Fungus throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy jabs at Fungus's body.
Fungus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fungus.
Fungus misses with an uppercut.
Fungus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Fungus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fungus on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Fungus coming out on top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fungus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foot Fungus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fungus was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Fungus misses the shot to the body.
Fungus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Fungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Fungus.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fungus takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Fungus misses.
Murphy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fungus just manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Foot Fungus just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Fungus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Fungus misses.
Fungus checks a low kick from Murphy.
Fungus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Fungus scores with a hook.
Murphy slips a jab from Fungus.
Fungus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fungus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fungus.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Fungus slips the punch.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Fungus.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy. #T1#
Fungus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Fungus throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Fungus does no damage. #CL2#
Fungus moves into the clinch.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
Fungus tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Fungus back against the cage.
Fungus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Fungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Fungus blocks an uppercut.
Murphy presses Fungus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fungus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Fungus.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Fungus blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Fungus working aggressively here.
Fungus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Fungus blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy presses Fungus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fungus blocks an uppercut.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Fungus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fungus.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Fungus.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fungus.
Fungus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fungus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #T4#
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Fungus takes a shot to the head.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Fungus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Fungus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fungus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Nice body punch from Fungus.
Fungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus takes a shot to the head.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Fungus.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Fungus throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Fungus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fungus takes a shot to the head.
Fungus cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy had his way with Foot Fungus 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#
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungus.
No joy there for Fungus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Fungus is just out of range.
Fungus lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Fungus throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fungus loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fungus scores with a jab to the body.
Fungus takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy throws the left hand but Fungus avoids the punch easily.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Murphy misses. #T1#
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungus manages to avoid it.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Fungus.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fungus.
Fungus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Fungus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fungus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fungus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Fungus.
Fungus misses with a hook.
Fungus scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Fungus didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fungus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fungus. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy connects with a jab.
Fungus throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Fungus throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy wants to slow Fungus down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fungus lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Fungus.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Fungus punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Fungus swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Fungus down.
Fungus looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Fungus scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Fungus saw that one coming.
Fungus throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fungus moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Fungus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Fungus moved out of range.
Fungus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Fungus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fungus throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Fungus misses with a hook
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fungus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fungus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fungus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Fungus swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Fungus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Fungus shakes it off.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fungus throws out the jab.
Fungus needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Fungus slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Fungus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
Fungus throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.

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 Mick Murphy.
Well Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Supernova IX
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Murphy misses with a right hand
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Dog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Murphy.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dog. Dog obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dog jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dog's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dog moves out of range as Murphy strikes.#T1#
Dog drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dog slips under a jab from Murphy.
Dog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog blocks a jab.
Murphy throws a hook but Dog avoids it easily.
Dog follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Dog.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy slips a straight right by Dog.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Dog defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Dog moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Dog misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Dog cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dog slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy throws a hook but Dog avoids it easily.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog. #T3#
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Dog throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dog thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
A big right from Dog misses.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Dog counters with a crisp one two that drops Murphy! Dog thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Murphy to his feet! Murphy is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog counters with a good, hard body kick but Murphy shrugs it off.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Dog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dog lands a body punch.
Dog lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Dog pulls Murphy into guard. #SUB2#
Dog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Dog looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Our spies down at at Sweat inform us that Dog has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Murphy 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. #SUB2#
Dog is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Murphy rolls with it to try and escape but Dog cranks on the arm and Murphy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Three Dog!
Three Dog spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Mick Murphy had this to say: 'My opponent fought the better fight tonight. I'm going to learn from this, train harder, and come back better than ever.'.

Event: Syn 626 Wearmouth vs Diggs II
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1#
Murphy slips under a jab.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson tries to counter by clinching up but Murphy breaks away and moves out of range.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson walks into a jab.
Robinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Murphy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson.
Murphy gets through Robinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Robinson is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robinson tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Robinson.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Robinson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson lands a right hand. #T2#
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a left hand.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robinson as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Robinson tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Robinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Robinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Robinson misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Robinson swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Robinson with a hook.
A slow jab from Robinson misses its intended target.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robinson is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robinson defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy misses with a looping right.#T4#
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Robinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Robinson should have avoided that one.
Robinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Robinson lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Robinson misses with an uppercut
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Robinson misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Murphy catches Robinson right on the button with a cross.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Robinson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Robinson misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson misses with a shot to the body
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Robinson wants to clinch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Robinson avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Robinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Murphy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Robinson forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy gets through Robinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Mick Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Murphy tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #T4#
Murphy works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Murphy misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Robinson's body.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson misses the jab.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.#T2#
Murphy misses with a left hand #CL#
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Robinson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Robinson lands a head shot.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Robinson throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Robinson throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Robinson slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Robinson throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robinson's head.#T3#
Robinson takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Robinson defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy connects with the punch.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson looks to clinch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robinson lands with a right hand.
Robinson slips under a jab from Murphy.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Robinson should have avoided that one.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson fakes the leg kick and cracks Murphy in the body.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Robinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Robinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Robinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robinson swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Robinson misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Robinson lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Murphy takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Robinson's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Robinson finds it's target.
Robinson defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robinson looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robinson on the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Robinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Robinson tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Robinson scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Murphy throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robinson scrambles back to his feet.
Robinson tries to clinch but Murphy moves away
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy clobbers Robinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson moves out of range as Murphy strikes.#T1#
Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Robinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
As Robinson backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Robinson manages to avoid it all.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robinson throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Murphy slips a straight right by Robinson.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Robinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
As Murphy looks to move away, Robinson throws a big counter combo but Murphy just gets out of the way.#T4#
Robinson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a jab.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ja Wuan Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 619 LoL Finals
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Fungus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Fungus.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
Fungus misses with a straight left.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Fungus defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Fungus tries to counter by clinching up but Murphy breaks away and moves out of range.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy with a jab.
Murphy digs a good hook to Fungus's body.
Foot Fungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fungus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Fungus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fungus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fungus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungus manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fungus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fungus misses with an uppercut.
Murphy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fungus throws a right hand that misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand. #T1#
Fungus missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fungus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fungus looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy connects with the punch.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy with a jab.
Fungus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Fungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Fungus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Fungus misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fungus throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Fungus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Fungus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Fungus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Fungus finds it's target.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Fungus's shoulder, as Fungus tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Fungus's belly button to the back.
Fungus swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Fungus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Fungus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Fungus throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fungus ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Fungus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fungus misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fungus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungus.
Fungus misses with an uppercut.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fungus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fungus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murphy manages to circle out of the way.
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
Fungus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Fungus takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fungus.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fungus doesn't seem bothered though.
Fungus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fungus under the eye.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
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!
Fungus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Fungus avoids it with no problem.
Fungus misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungus manages to avoid it.#T4#
Fungus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Fungus.
Fungus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fungus throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy with a jab.
Fungus throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fungus.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Fungus.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Fungus.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Fungus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fungus misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy cracks Fungus with an open hand slap.
Murphy throws a hook but Fungus blocks it.
Murphy clobbers Fungus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fungus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fungus defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fungus walks into a jab.
Murphy connects with the punch.
Fungus slips a jab from Murphy.
A counter left hand to the body from Fungus misses its target.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fungus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fungus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fungus stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fungus.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy throws a jab when Fungus was well out of range.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy throws a body punch but Fungus moves out of range.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Fungus moved out of range nicely.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Fungus knows he should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Fungus scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Fungus moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Fungus saw that one coming.
Fungus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Fungus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Fungus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Fungus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fungus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fungus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fungus loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fungus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy cracks Fungus with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Fungus misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy cracks Fungus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fungus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fungus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fungus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fungus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy lands a jab.
Fungus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Fungus's ribs.
Fungus misses with a hook.
Fungus misses with an uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range.
Fungus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.#T3#
Fungus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Fungus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Fungus.
A big right from Murphy misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fungus. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fungus takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Fungus throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fungus.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Fungus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fungus misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy misses with a straight left. #T4#
Murphy throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fungus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungus.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Fungus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Fungus lands with a right hand.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Fungus.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Fungus's head back.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fungus.
Fungus throws a big shot that misses.
Fungus's corner calls for a 1-2. Fungus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fungus on the side of the head.
Fungus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Fungus looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Fungus misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy 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#
Murphy connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Fungus throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fungus misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Fungus misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fungus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Fungus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fungus misses with a wild body shot.
Fungus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fungus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy slips a jab from Fungus.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fungus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Fungus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fungus throws a body shot but no joy.
Fungus looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Fungus.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Fungus ducks down to avoid it.
Fungus drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fungus misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fungus throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fungus momentarily.
Fungus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab by Fungus.#T2#
Fungus misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fungus lands with a nice body punch.
Fungus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fungus throws out a powerful jab.
Fungus misses the jab.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy throws the left hand but Fungus avoids the punch easily.
Fungus moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy cracks Fungus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a jab.
Foot Fungus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Fungus connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fungus lands a head shot.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Fungus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funguss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Fungus moved out of range nicely.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fungus misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fungus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Fungus's head.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Fungus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses the jab.#T4#
Murphy lands a nice hook to Fungus's body. Fungus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fungus throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily.
Fungus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy cracks Fungus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fungus throws out the jab.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Fungus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Fungus counters with a left to the body.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fungus.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Fungus's shoulder, as Fungus tries to avoid the shot.
Fungus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murphy manages to circle out of the way.
Murphy throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fungus 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.
Fungus blocks a jab.
Fungus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Fungus defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
A relieved looking Mick Murphy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn Europe 99
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Murphy misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kong looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Kong wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Kong throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Kong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kong - that will leave a mark!
Kong swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Kong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kong blocks a jab.
Kong looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kong looks to throw a body kick
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Kong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy. #T2#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Murphy.
Kong lands a jab.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Kong with a nice cross.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Kong misses. #T3#
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Kong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Kong tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Kong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Kong is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong misses with some punches.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kong throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Murphy throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy cracks Kong with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Kong is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kong's head.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Kong cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kong misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Kong slips a jab from Murphy.
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Kong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Kong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy misses the jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Kong misses.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong slips a straight right by Murphy.
Kong throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kong defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Kong.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.#T3#
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Kong counters with a body kick.
Kong throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kong throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Kong lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Murphy throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong motions for Murphy to come forward. Kong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy cracks Kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Kong swings widly with a right hand
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
A cross from Kong lands.
Kong throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
A cross from Kong lands.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Kong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Kong moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
That kick from Kong tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Kong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Xafan Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Kong looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Kong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Kong throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong slips a jab from Murphy.
Kong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kong slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Kong.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Kong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Kong's belly button to the back.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong misses with a straight left.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy jabs Kong right on the nose. Kong blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Kong's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kong in his tracks.
Kong misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Kong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy lands with a hook. Kong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Murphy misses.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Kong misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
Murphy lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Kong's head back.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DARE 93
Date: Jan 09, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Page misses.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy slips a jab from Page.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Page misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Page is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Page misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Page jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Page fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy slips under a jab from Page.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Page decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murphy's guard.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.#T2#
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Page throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Page just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy. #T3#
Page moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Page darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Page lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Page misses with a looping right.
Murphy misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page blocks a jab.#TD2#
Page closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Murphy trying to get back to full guard but Page takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
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!
Page throwing strikes but Murphy bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #SU#
Murphy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get!
Page shoots and misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Page moved out of range.
Page shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Page's ribs.
Page scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Page misses the jab.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franky Page will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Page scores with a jab to the jaw.
Page fails with the takedown
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Page fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Page shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Page connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Page throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Page closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.
Page throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Page is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy is looking to pass into half guard but Page pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Page is in guard.#REVB#
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page. #T2#
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page is stalling in the full guard.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Murphy looking to control.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Page's corner calls for a 1-2. Page obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Page lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy throws a body punch but Page moves out of range. #T4#
Page tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy slips a jab from Page.
Page looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Page fails to land the takedown.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murphy throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Page moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Page shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Page trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Page has his hands on Murphy's head, controlling the position.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Page wants to improve his position but instead Murphy has moved into half guard.
Murphy prevents Page from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Page is looking to improve his position.
Murphy trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Murphy throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Good shot there by Page.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Page staying out of range there.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Page into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Page misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Page misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Page looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Page on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.

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 Mick Murphy.
I think Page 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!

Event: DARE INFERNO
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Soszynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Soszynski is out of range.
Soszynski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soszynski on the side of the head.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soszynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Murphy catches Soszynski right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Soszynski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left and a right from Murphy both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soszynski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Soszynski lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
A big right from Murphy misses. #T1#
Soszynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Soszynski is looking to counter punch.
Soszynski avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Soszynski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Soszynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Soszynski ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
And Soszynski counters with a quick kick to the body but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Soszynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Soszynski moves away and avoids it.
Soszynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Soszynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Soszynski slips under a jab from Murphy.
Soszynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Soszynski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Soszynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy's coach down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murphy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Soszynski lands.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soszynski.
Soszynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Soszynski needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Soszynski cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg.
Murphy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murphy throws a hook but Soszynski blocks it.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Soszynski moved out of range.
Soszynski throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Soszynski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Soszynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.#T3#
Soszynski throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Soszynski.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Soszynski slips the punch.
Soszynski is looking to counter punch.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soszynski at a distance.
Soszynski slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soszynski.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Soszynski.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Soszynski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soszynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soszynski tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy misses with a hook. Soszynski ducked under it nicely.
Soszynski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Soszynski ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
A counter left hand to the body from Soszynski misses its target.
Soszynski slips under a jab.#CL#
Soszynski rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
I was talking to Soszynski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy presses Soszynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soszynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Soszynski blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Soszynski.
A short right from Soszynski on the inside.
Soszynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy. #CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
Soszynski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy wants to stall.
Soszynski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soszynski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Soszynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soszynski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Soszynski misses with some punches.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Soszynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krystian Soszynski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Soszynski moved out of range.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Soszynski moves away and avoids it.
Soszynski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soszynski takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soszynski throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Soszynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Soszynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soszynski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski blocks a jab.
Soszynski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soszynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soszynski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Soszynski's head.
Soszynski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soszynski has time to react.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy throws a hook but Soszynski blocks it.
Soszynski is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Soszynski with a jab.
Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Soszynski moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Soszynski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soszynski.
A little feinted left hand from Soszynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soszynski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soszynski scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy throws the left hand but Soszynski avoids the punch easily.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Soszynski.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Soszynski's head but Soszynski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Soszynski misses the target. #T2#
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Soszynski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Soszynski cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soszynski doesn't seem bothered though.
Soszynski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soszynski misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy stuns Soszynski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Soszynski counters with a thumping low kick.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soszynski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soszynski.
Soszynski misses the jab.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Soszynski's ribs.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soszynski tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
A big left from Soszynski misses.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook
letting Soszynski counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soszynski thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Murphy throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Soszynski counters with a nice right hand that sends Murphy toppling to the canvas! Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Soszynski finish him?!#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
Soszynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Soszynski finish him?#CL#
Soszynski clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Soszynski.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soszynski.
A right hook to the body lands for Soszynski.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soszynski lands with a right to the head.
Soszynski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Soszynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Soszynski's head.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Krystian Soszynski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soszynski gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soszynski.
Soszynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
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 Krystian Soszynski will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Soszynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Soszynski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Murphy tests Soszynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Soszynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soszynski moves away.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soszynski's head.
Soszynski misses the shot to the body.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soszynski slips under a jab from Murphy.
Soszynski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves out of range as Soszynski throws a body kick.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soszynski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Soszynski.
Soszynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Soszynski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Soszynski's head back.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Soszynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soszynski on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Soszynski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy moves forwards but Soszynski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Soszynski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soszynski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soszynski tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soszynski darts in trying to clinch
letting Murphy counter with a right hand. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Soszynski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Soszynski blocks a jab.
Murphy slips under a jab from Soszynski.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Soszynski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soszynski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soszynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soszynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Soszynski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Soszynski ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Soszynski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy swings for the body but Soszynski moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Soszynski moves away and avoids it.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Soszynski.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soszynski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Soszynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soszynski.
Soszynski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Soszynski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soszynski is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Soszynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses with a hook. Soszynski ducked under it nicely.
Soszynski half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Soszynski instigates a clinch.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soszynski or not.
A right hand to the body from Soszynski.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soszynski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soszynski blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Soszynski scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Soszynski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soszynski pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soszynski pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soszynski lands a shoulder strike.
Soszynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Soszynski.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mick Murphy.
I think Murphy 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mick Murphy!
After the fight, Mick Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DARE 77
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Nice cross by Murphy.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ribeiro shoots and misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ribeiro jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ribeiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeiro's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.#T1#
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Ribeiro slips a straight right by Murphy.
Despite the aggression on Ribeiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ribeiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribeiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ribeiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murphy backs up against the cage.
Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ribeiro.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ribeiro misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ribeiro thinking.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro lands a jab.
Ribeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Ribeiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ribeiro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Murphy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribeiro is working away from the top position though.
Murphy manages to get to full guard.
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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribeiro.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Ribeiro seems unphased.
Murphy scores with a jab. Ribeiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribeiro misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribeiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ribeiro misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribeiro on the side of the head.
Ribeiro slips a jab from Murphy.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro walks into a left hand.
Ribeiro looks to clinch
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy cracks Ribeiro with a good jab.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Ribeiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?#T3#
Ribeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro moves away and avoids it.
Ribeiro is looking for the big counter here.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Ribeiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Ribeiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribeiro has time to react.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Ribeiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Ribeiro misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribeiro misses with a hook
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribeiro! But no joy.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Ribeiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ribeiro under the eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ribeiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Ribeiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range. #T1#
Murphy lands a jab.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro misses with a body shot.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Murphy punishes Ribeiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy connects with a jab.#T3#
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy cracks Ribeiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
letting Ribeiro counter with a right hand.
Alexandre Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Ribeiro with an uppercut!#T4#
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribeiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Ribeiro lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Ribeiro should have avoided that one.
Murphy slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ribeiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DARE 70
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Murphy moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Murphy.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy slips a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Nicolas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Nicolas instigates a clinch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #T1#
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Nicolas presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolas is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Murphy. #T2#
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Nicolas pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nicolas.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicolas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a right to the head.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Nicolas as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Nicolas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nicolas feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Nicolas with a jab.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicolas.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Nicolas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicolas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicolas.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Nicolas.
Harold Nicolas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Murphy.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Nicolas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Nicolas throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Nicolas wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicolas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.#T3#
Nicolas digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy moves forwards but Nicolas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy 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.
Nicolas throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nicolas.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicolas gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A short uppercut from Nicolas.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolas lands a body punch.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nicolas tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Nicolas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicolas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicolas lands a shot to the body.
Nicolas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Nicolas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Nicolas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolas lands a body punch.
Harold Nicolas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nicolas pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Nicolas works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murphy throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nicolas doesn't seem phased though.
Nicolas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Nicolas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy slips under a jab.#T1#
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nicolas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nicolas.
Nicolas ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy throws a jab when Nicolas was well out of range.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicolas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Nicolas.#T2#
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Nicolas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick.
Murphy slips a jab from Nicolas.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Murphy has Nicolas up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Murphy.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Nicolas's head.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas working aggressively here. #T4#
A short left from Nicolas.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 short right from Nicolas on the inside.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Nicolas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicolas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Nicolas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nicolas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EFA 84 Vermeulen Vs Murphy
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Vermeulen with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeulen. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Vermeulen pushes him off.
We've been hearing reports that Vermeulen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vermeulen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Vermeulen ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vermeulen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Vermeulen circles away.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vermeulen swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. #TD#
Vermeulen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Vermeulen in his half guard.
Vermeulen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vermeulen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vermeulen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Murphy hang on?
Vermeulen 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.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murphy wants to hold on but Vermeulen pushes him away.
Vermeulen landing shots from mount.
Vermeulen unloads with some shots from mount but Murphy bucks and avoids them well.
Murphy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vermeulen looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vermeulen looking to finish with strikes here!
Vermeulen looking to ground and pound but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Vermeulen lands a big elbow.
Vermeulen thowing shots but they're missing.
Vermeulen punching from mount but Murphy doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Vermeulen maintains control.
Vermeulen looking to finish Murphy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murphy!
Vermeulen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermeulen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vermeulen lands a heavy elbow.
Vermeulen working Murphy over with strikes here.
Murphy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Murphy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vermeulen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but Murphy recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. #T4#
Vermeulen thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Vermeulen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Vermeulen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vermeulen lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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. Vermeulen connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy wants to counter with a clinch but Vermeulen pushes him away.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vermeulen.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Vermeulen avoids it with no problem.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands a jab to Vermeulen's midsection.#CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Vermeulen against the cage.
Vermeulen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
A short right from Vermeulen. #TD#
Vermeulen pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Vermeulen controlling the position.
Vermeulen looking for a sweep. Not yet Vermeulen, not yet.
Vermeulen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vermeulen is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vermeulen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vermeulen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Vermeulen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vermeulen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vermeulen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murphy is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Vermeulen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vermeulen lands an elbow. #T3#
Vermeulen wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Vermeulen cracks Murphy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Murphy prevents Vermeulen from improving position.
Vermeulen tries to score with some ground and pound. Murphy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vermeulen trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. #T4#
Murphy prevents Vermeulen from moving into mount.
Vermeulen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Murphy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vermeulen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen 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.
#R3#
Murphy swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vermeulen misses the body punch
and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Vermeulen circles away.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen.
Murphy takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Murphy tries to clinch
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen misses with a takedown
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vermeulen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vermeulen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vermeulen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Vermeulen looks to land a combination. Murphy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy catches Vermeulen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Vermeulen.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vermeulen wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vermeulen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrik Vermeulen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Vermeulen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeulen misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vermeulen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Vermeulen finds it's target.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Vermeulen.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Vermeulen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermeulen's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy really dominated that round.
That's time! Vermeulen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1##CL2#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen. #T2#
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mick Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Vermeulen tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Vermeulen back against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy works on Vermeulen's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Vermeulen pulls Murphy into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hendrik Vermeulen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Vermeulen 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.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy is fighting to break Vermeulen's control of his arms but Vermeulen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vermeulen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy won't allow Vermeulen to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vermeulen.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Vermeulen's head back.
Vermeulen throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Murphy lands a jab to Vermeulen's midsection.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vermeulen catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Murphy misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vermeulen is defended easily by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Murphy wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vermeulen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Vermeulen.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Vermeulen darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Vermeulen into the cage.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Vermeulen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Murphy.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Vermeulen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Vermeulen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vermeulen trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Vermeulen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Vermeulen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vermeulen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vermeulen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Vermeulen trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Vermeulen is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vermeulen drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Vermeulen is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Vermeulen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vermeulen trying to control the pace.
Vermeulen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vermeulen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Vermeulen in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Vermeulen seems content to control.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Murphy trying to hold on to Vermeulen's head to control him but Vermeulen postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Vermeulen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vermeulen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen retains his light heavyweight title!
Hendrik Vermeulen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFA 80 Murphy vs Samuals
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Samuals moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Samuals on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samuals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Samuals manages to avoid it.
Samuals has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murphy is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Murphy clinches.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Samuals controls the action.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Samuals lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Samuals misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samuals misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samuals's elbow.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy cracks Samuals with a nice body shot.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Murphy darts in and clinches Samuals up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samuals backwards.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Murphy is leaning against Samuals and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samuals looks winded!
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samuals backwards.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Samuals is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Samuals throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Samuals using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy working aggressively here. #T2#
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Samuals's head.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Samuals wants to stall.
Samuals struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Samuals blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Samuals is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Samuals takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy pushes Samuals back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Samuals controls the action.
Samuals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Samuals's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Samuals is rocked!
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Samuals is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Samuals! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Murphy is unloading with more strikes now! Samuals drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
An out of breath Mick Murphy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFA 66 Murphy vs Lancaster
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lancaster swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster .
Murphy scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.#T1#
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Murphy misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Murphy throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lancaster jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range. #CL2#
Lancaster rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #T2#
Murphy prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancaster s head.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Lancaster tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy tries to stall but Lancaster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy digs a right hand into Lancaster 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lancaster 's gas tank.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Nice body punch from Lancaster .
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Lancaster .
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Lancaster takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Murphy misses. #CL#
Murphy rushes Lancaster and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Murphy.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Lancaster .
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster . #T4#
Murphy blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Murphy prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Murphy misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Lancaster jabs at Murphy's body.
Murphy throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.#T1#
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murphy rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3##CL#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Lancaster 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow. #T4#
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Lancaster throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
Murphy misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target. #T1#
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster 's head.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.#T2#
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lancaster .
Lancaster swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Murphy misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Lancaster looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .#T4#
Murphy misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster ! But no joy.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster .
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Lancaster - just one landing.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Lancaster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Lancaster tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Lancaster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Lancaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lancaster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Lancaster slips a straight right by Murphy.#T2#
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Lancaster to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster ! But no joy.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Murphy misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster ! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lancaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Lancaster 's body.

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 Mick Murphy.
Well Lancaster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Cedric Lancaster was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFA 56 Trucks vs Murphy
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Murphy cracks Trucks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trucks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Trucks forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Trucks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Trucks.
Trucks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trucks lands a nice uppercut.
Trucks swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to work over Trucks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trucks tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Trucks back against the cage.
Trucks throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trucks misses with a punch on the inside.
Trucks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trucks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trucks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trucks tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trucks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Trucks backwards.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Trucks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trucks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Trucks.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trucks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trucks lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trucks is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Trucks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trucks throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Trucks presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trucks blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trucks throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Trucks throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy tries to work over Trucks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trucks blocking some punches.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Trucks lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Trucks misses with the head strike.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is leaning against Trucks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trucks is breathing heavily.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Trucks misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truckss head.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trucks or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trucks takes a shot to the head.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trucks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truckss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trucks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Trucks.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trucks's elbow.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Trucks.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trucks blocking some punches. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Trucks swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trucks.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Trucks! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Murphy is unloading with more strikes now! Trucks drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy is the new middleweight champion!
Mick Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFA 45 Murphy vs Harris
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
Harris misses with a looping left.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Harris.
Murphy lunges at Harris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harris's hand.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Robert Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Harris punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harris ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Harris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harris throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris connects with a body shot.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Harris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murphy rather than just go for the knockout.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Harris misses with a body shot.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris slips a jab from Murphy.#T2#
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Harris's defenses.
Murphy cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
A shot to the body from Harris misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Harris throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.
Murphy lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Harris.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Harris avoids the body shot from Murphy.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.#T4#
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris scores with a hook.
Harris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harris scores with a body shot.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Harris should have avoided that one.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Harris coming out on top.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harris slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harris finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murphy throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Harris.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
A short right from Murphy.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris. #T1#
Harris working aggressively here.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Harris.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Murphy pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Harris.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris working aggressively here.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy presses Harris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Harris tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Murphy. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Murphy pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy lands a right hand.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Harris is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy pushes Harris against the cage. Murphy is working some dirty boxing. Murphy pushes off with a quick right hook! Harris goes down! Harris tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Murphy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
A pretty intense looking Mick Murphy took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Gladiators 78 Mick v George
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Salvador pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvador in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Salvador.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salvador's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Salvador rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salvador. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy swings for the body but Salvador moves out of range.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Salvador.
Salvador steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salvador swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salvador closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salvador pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy throws a jab when Salvador was well out of range.
Murphy backing away here, and Salvador unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Salvador gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy cracks Salvador with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Salvador clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Salvador pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Salvador fails to land. #T1#
Salvador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Salvador misses with some punches.
Salvador tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Salvador.
Murphy tries to work over Salvador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salvador goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Salvador has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Salvador tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Salvador back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salvador.
Salvador blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Salvador can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Salvador looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Salvador fails to land.
Salvador lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a body punch. #T2#
Murphy prevents a body shot from Salvador.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Salvador pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvador working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy digs a right hand into Salvador's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salvador's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Salvador blocks an uppercut.
Salvador lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to work over Salvador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salvador working aggressively here.
Salvador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy pushes Salvador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salvador.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvador uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Murphy working aggressively here.
Salvador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador blocks an uppercut.
Salvador fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Salvador's ribcage. Salvador let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy is leaning against Salvador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salvador lands a right hand.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Salvador.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvador uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvador doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salvador misses with the head strike.
Salvador swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salvador doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Salvador looks winded!
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Salvador stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Salvador working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Salvador prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Salvador blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Salvador misses with a body punch.
Salvador misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Salvador blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salvador now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salvador moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salvador walks into a left hand.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Salvador.
Murphy 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.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvador moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Salvador swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Salvador.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Salvador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Salvador misses with a low kick.
Salvador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Salvador knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salvador looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salvador misses with a leg kick
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Salvador has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy tries to work over Salvador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvador's elbow.
Salvador blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salvador is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvador lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Salvador gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvador can do to turn this around?
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Salvador wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Salvador blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Salvador misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salvador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Salvador avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy is working Salvador over against the cage.
Salvador doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Salvador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvador's elbow.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador misses with a punch on the inside.
Salvador tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salvador blocking some punches.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Salvador controls the action.
Salvador goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Salvador throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. #T3#
Salvador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salvador blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salvador working aggressively here.
Salvador blocks an uppercut.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Salvador goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salvador misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Salvador is breathing heavily.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Salvador is rocked!
Salvador throws a head punch that misses.
Salvador is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries a body shot but Salvador blocks it.
Salvador seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy lands a left hand.
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 Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salvador.
Murphy lands a big right hand that drops Salvador! The killer instinct kicks in and Murphy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Gladiators 74 Snot v Murphy
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slurper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Slurper moved out of range.
Slurper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Slurper works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Slurper swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slurper with a body shot.
Slurper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Slurper connects with a body shot.
Murphy takes a swing at Slurper's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Slurper defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Slurper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Slurper is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Slurper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slurper.
Slurper is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slurper scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slurper lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Slurper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slurper lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy's coach down at Phoenix Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murphy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Slurper slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Slurper misses.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy throws a body punch but Slurper moves out of range.
Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper.
Slurper blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Slurper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slurper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slurper misses with a body shot.
Slurper throws a shot to the body.
Slurper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slurper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy works Slurper's body with a nice hook.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Slurper throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Slurper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Slurper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slurper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy throws a hook but Slurper blocks it.
Slurper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Slurper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slurper throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Slurper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slurper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slurper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slurper misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Slurper saw that one coming.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slurper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Slurper misses with a looping right.
Slurper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slurper ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Slurper connects with a looping right hand.
Slurper walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Slurper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy defending well as Slurper loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Slurper moved out of range nicely.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slurper misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Slurper misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Murphy.#T4#
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Slurper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slurper lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Slurper ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Slurper looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Slurper swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Slurper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slurper.
Slurper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slurper looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper 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#
Slurper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slurper throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slurper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Slurper scores with a jab to the body.
Snot Slurper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slurper throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slurper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy swings for the body but Slurper moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slurper moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Slurper misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Slurper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Slurper misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Slurper throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slurper sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slurper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Slurper ducks down to avoid it.
Slurper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slurper defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Slurper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Slurper thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snot Slurper is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Slurper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Slurper's head.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slurper throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slurper tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slurper lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slurper swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Slurper.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Slurper saw that one coming.
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy tests Slurper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slurper scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Slurper misses with an uppercut.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Slurper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slurper throws out the jab.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Slurper connects with the punch.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Slurper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slurper throws a one two combo.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Donk. Slurper catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Slurper digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy scores with a jab. Slurper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slurper ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Slurper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slurper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Slurper throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slurper.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Slurper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slurper takes one to the chin there.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Slurper.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Slurper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slurper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Slurper coming out on top.
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Slurper throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Slurper misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Slurper as he connects with a hook.
Murphy takes a swing at Slurper's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper dominated that second round.
That's time! Slurper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slurper manages to avoid it.
Slurper lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Slurper throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Slurper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slurper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Slurper slips under a jab.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Slurper had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Slurper.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Slurper.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target. #T1#
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Slurper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Murphy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Slurper has got the better of the exchanges.
Slurper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Slurper works over Murphy's head and body with a nice combination.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy moves forwards but Slurper connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Slurper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slurper lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Slurper finish him?
Murphy throws a hook but Slurper blocks it.
Slurper swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slurper.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slurper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slurper scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Slurper slips a jab from Murphy.
Slurper moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy throws a hook but Slurper avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Slurper misses its target.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slurper momentarily.
Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper.
Slurper slips a jab from Murphy.
Slurper throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slurper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Slurper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slurper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Slurper misses the jab.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Donk. Slurper catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
Slurper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Slurper.
Slurper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Slurper.
Slurper walks into a jab.
A punch combination from Slurper misses.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy takes a swing at Slurper's ribcage but misses.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Slurper misses its intended target.
Slurper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slurper throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy slips under a jab.
Slurper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Slurper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Slurper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slurper throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Slurper misses.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Slurper digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slurper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Slurper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Slurper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slurper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Slurper misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4##KD#
Slurper drops Murphy with a beautiful combination! Murphy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slurper is looking for the KO!
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Slurper lands with a good body shot.
Slurper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy swings for the body but Slurper moves out of range.
It looked like Slurper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy misses the jab.
Nice cross by Murphy.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Slurper's defenses.
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!
Slurper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slurper moves away.
Slurper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slurper misses with the combination.
Slurper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slurper slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a body punch but Slurper moves out of range.
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slurper.
Slurper lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.
Slurper tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slurper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slurper looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Slurper moved out of range nicely.
Murphy cracks Slurper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slurper throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slurper.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Slurper jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Slurper throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Slurper throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slurper with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slurper swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slurper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Slurper lands with an overhand left.
Murphy stuns Slurper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slurper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
Jab by Murphy.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Slurper throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Slurper. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Slurper.
Slurper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Slurper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Slurper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slurper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Slurper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy moves out of range as Slurper strikes.
Slurper slips a straight right by Murphy.
Slurper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Slurper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slurper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slurper lands with a good body shot.
Slurper jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
Slurper misses the jab.
Murphy with a hook.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
Murphy slips a straight right by Slurper.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Slurper's head.
Slurper throws a body shot but no joy.
Slurper moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Slurper moved out of range.
Slurper throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slurper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
A quick step to the side and Slurper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper had his way with Mick Murphy in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Slurper just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tests Slurper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Slurper slips the punch.
Slurper lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Slurper moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Slurper misses the target.
Slurper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws the left hand but Slurper avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Slurper is looking to counter punch.
Slurper tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slurper misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Slurper throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range. #T1#
Slurper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slurper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Slurper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Slurper's body.
Slurper takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Slurper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slurper slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slurper looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Slurper moves away and avoids it.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Murphy catches Slurper right on the button with a cross.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slurper manages to avoid it.
Slurper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snot Slurper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slurper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy takes a swing at Slurper's ribcage but misses.
Slurper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws the left hand but Slurper avoids the punch easily.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Slurper's belly button to the back.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Slurper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slurper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Slurper ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Slurper moves out of range of the strikes.
Slurper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.#T3#
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slurper.
An attempted straight right counter from Slurper misses the target.
Slurper takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Slurper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Slurper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slurper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Slurper scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Slurper.
Slurper connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy cracks Slurper with a good jab.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Slurper is out of range.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurper misses with a straight left.
Slurper connects with a jab.
Slurper slips under a jab.
Slurper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Slurper.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slurper.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Slurper.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Slurper moved out of range.
Slurper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Slurper.
Slurper cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slurper counters with a right hand to the body.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Slurper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slurper moves away.

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 Snot Slurper.
Well Slurper 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snot Slurper!
Snot Slurper retains his middleweight title!
Snot Slurper gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Steel Penn - ICON VIII
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Murphy misses with a hook. Berr ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Berr throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Berr throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Berr ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Berr blocks a jab.
Berr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Berr misses.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Berr slips the punch.
Berr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berr throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Berr tries to land a body kick
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berr slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Berr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Berr's ribs.
Nice cross by Berr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berr.
Berr misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Berr.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Berr feints a counter leg kick.
Berr misses the shot to the body.
Berr moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Berr knows he should have avoided that one.
Berr looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berr throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy cracks Berr with a good jab.#T2#
Murphy 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.
Berr cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Berr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy misses with a hook. Berr ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Berr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy throws the left hand but Berr avoids the punch easily.
Berr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Berr.
Berr connects with a body shot.
Berr cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Berr misses the target.
Berr looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy checks a low kick from Berr.#T3#
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Berr.
Murphy throws the left hand but Berr avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berr in his tracks.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Berr.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Berr.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Berr misses the target.
Berr connects with the punch.
Berr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Berr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Berr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy throws a jab when Berr was well out of range.
Berr throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Berr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berr slips a straight right by Murphy.
Berr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Berr ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Berr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berr.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Berr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Berr is out of range.
Berr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Berr.
Berr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy takes a swing at Berr's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Berr misses
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Berr.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Berr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berr ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Berr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Berr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Berr lands with a good body shot.
Berr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Berr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berr throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Berr throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Berr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Berr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Berr moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berr! But no joy.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Berr has time to react.
Berr throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Berr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berr throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Berr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Berr manages to avoid it.#T2#
Berr walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berr throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Berr counters with a body kick.
Murphy jabs at Berr's body.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Berr.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Berr tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.
Berr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berr.
Berr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Berr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy swings for the body but Berr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Berr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
Berr throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berr.
Berr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Berr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berr scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Berr misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berr slips a straight right by Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berr! But no joy.
Berr cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy slips a jab from Berr.
Murphy moves out of range as Berr throws a body kick.
Berr misses the jab.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murphy looks to land a combination. Berr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Berr lands a jab.
Murphy cracks Berr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Berr throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Berr pushes Murphy away with a front kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Berr throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Berr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy backing away here, and Berr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Berr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berr misses with a body shot
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Berr.
Berr lands a nice looking body kick.
Berr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Berr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Berr looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Berr swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berr was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.#T1#
Berr slips under a jab.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Berr's head but Berr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Berr misses with a body shot
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
Berr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Berr throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Berr slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Berr ducks down to avoid it.
Berr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Berr moves away and avoids it.
Berr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Berr throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berr was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Berr throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Berr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murphy has got the better of the exchanges.
Berr swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Berr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berr throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berr fakes the leg kick and cracks Murphy in the body.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Berr.
Berr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Berr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Berr. Murphy shrugs it off though.
Berr misses with a body kick.
Berr scores with a punch to the head.
Berr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Berr misses with a wild body shot.
Berr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Berr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Berr.
Berr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Berr didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berr doesn't seem phased though.
Berr ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berr lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berr's hands.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Berr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Murphy misses with a hook.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berr moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Berr loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Berr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Berr misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Berr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Berr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Berr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berr is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Berr slips a straight right by Murphy.
Berr throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Berr moved out of range nicely.
Murphy lands a two punch combo.
Berr defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Berr connects with a jab.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berr.
Berr walks into a left hand.
Berr misses with a wild body shot.
Berr slips a straight right by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berr manages to avoid it.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Berr scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berr.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Berr misses with a low kick.
Berr slips under a jab.
Berr throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berr, right into the meat.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Berr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Berr misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Berr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berr.
Berr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Berr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Berr tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berr.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Berr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy misses with a hook. Berr ducked under it nicely.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Berr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berr throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berr misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Berr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Berr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Berr is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Berr moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy throws a jab when Berr was well out of range.
Berr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.#T3#
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Berr throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Berr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berr moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Berr throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berr's head backwards.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
A jab from Berr misses.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Berr missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Berr misses its intended target. #T4#
Berr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Berr cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Berr misses the target.
Berr slips a jab from Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berr. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berr throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berr throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Berr only half commits.
Murphy misses with a body shot
and Berr counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Berr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy throws a jab when Berr was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy had his way with Bena Berr in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Murphy misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Berr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Berr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Berr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Berr tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Berr's shoulder, as Berr tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Berr throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Berr moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Berr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Berr.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Berr throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Berr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Berr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy. #T1#
Berr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Berr.
Berr looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Berr misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Berr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berr misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Berr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bena Berr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Berr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Berr moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Berr.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Berr's head back.
Murphy connects with the punch.
Berr throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berr can do to turn this around?
Berr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy takes a swing at Berr's ribcage but misses.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Berr wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Berr looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Berr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Murphy sizes up Berr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Berr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berr needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Berr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Berr tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Berr throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Berr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf.#T4#
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Berr counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Berr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Berr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy tests Berr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Berr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Berr saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON VI
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Fett.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy gets through Fett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fett pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries to work over Fett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy stalls.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy. #T1#
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Fett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fett pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fett.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fett.
Murphy is working Fett over against the cage.
Fett avoiding damage.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Fett takes a shot to the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fett.
Fett lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Fett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fett misses with some punches.
Murphy takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Fett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Fett tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Fett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Fett.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with some punches. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Murphy lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Fett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Fett's head.
Fett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fett. #CL2#
Murphy pushes Fett up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Fett.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. #T4#
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fett blocks an uppercut.
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fett.
Fett is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Fett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fett.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fett looking to slow down the pace here.
Fett blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Fett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Fett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Fett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Fett's body. Fett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fett looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy jabs Fett right on the nose. Fett blinks but takes it well.
Fett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Fett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mick Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fett lands a nice uppercut.
Fett digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fett stalling the fight. #T1#
Fett lands with a right to the head.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Fett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Fett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fett misses with the head strike.
Murphy digs a right hand into Fett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fett's gas tank.
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Fett back against the cage.
Fett misses with the head strike.
Fett is working Murphy over against the cage.
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Fett blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Fett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fett blocks an uppercut.
Fett tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Fett as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Fett taking a breather.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Fett is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Fett takes a shot to the head.
Fett looking to stall.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Fett blocking some punches.
Fett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Fett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Fett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fett throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Fett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Fett.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy tries a body shot but Fett blocks it. #BC#
Fett manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Fett throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fett.
Fett thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fett moves out of range as Murphy strikes.#T1#
Fett throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Fett should have avoided that one.
Fett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Fett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Murphy rushes Fett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Fett scores with a nice strike.
Fett is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Fett avoids it with no problem.
Fett lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fett.#CL2#
Murphy rushes Fett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett takes a shot to the head.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fett or not.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy is working Fett over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands. #T3#
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Fett.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Fett.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy digs a right hand into Fett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fett's gas tank. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fett throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fett doesn't seem phased though.
Fett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy cracks Fett with a good jab.
Murphy cracks Fett with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Fett misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Fett. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.
Fett tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fetts head.
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.
Fett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fett's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Fett.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fett.
A short right from Fett.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Fett.
Still in the clinch, Fett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fett taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy really 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.
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Fett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Fett looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Fett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fett blocks an uppercut.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fett.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fett is trying to stall.
Fett blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Fett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fett tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Fett tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Fett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Fett breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fett looks to throw a body kick
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Fett slips a straight right by Murphy.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Fett with an uppercut!
Fett throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy has Fett pressed against the cage, preventing Fett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Fett. #BC#
Fett breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Murphy pushes Fett up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fett.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Fett is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Fett avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fett. #BC#
Fett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy stuns Fett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fett misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Murphy defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand.
Fett throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Fett misses with a body shot.
Fett misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Fett tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Fett misses the shot to the body.
Fett looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Fett misses with a hook.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fetts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy moves out of range as Fett strikes.
Fett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett misses with a looping right.
Fett lands with a shot to the body.
Fett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy cracks Fett with a good jab.
Murphy lunges at Fett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fett's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy cracks Fett with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Fett wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Fett misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Fett misses with a head kick.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Fett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Murphy has Fett up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett.
Fett blocks a body shot from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett.
Fett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett. #BC#
Fett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fett throws a lazy body kick
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Fett clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett is trying to stall.
Fett blocking some punches.
Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fett throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Fett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fett.
The referee calls for Fett to work.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Fett.
Fett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fett.
Fett throws a head punch that misses.
Fett taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.
Fett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Fett breaks from the clinch.
Fett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fett throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Fett throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Murphy.
Fett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Fett against the cage.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Fett.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mick Murphy.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Mick Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Anniversary Apocolypse
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Vandelay.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Vandelay didn't see that one coming.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vandelay.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vandelay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy digs a good hook to Vandelay's body.
Vandelay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Vandelay throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Vandelay misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Vandelay avoids it with no problem.
Murphy takes a swing at Vandelay's ribcage but misses.
Vandelay tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murphy manages to circle out of the way.
Murphy's coach down at Phoenix Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murphy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vandelay swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vandelay throws out the jab.
A jab from Vandelay misses.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vandelay moves away.
Vandelay tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murphy manages to circle out of the way.
Vandelay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vandelay swinging wildly here.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Vandelay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Vandelay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.#T1#
Vandelay throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Vandelay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Vandelay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vandelay throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Vandelay avoids it with no problem.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Vandelay's head but Vandelay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Vandelay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vandelay throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Vandelay back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vandelay fails to land.
Vandelay controlling the action here for a moment.
Vandelay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Vandelay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Vandelay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Vandelay didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vandelay stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Vandelay misses.
Vandelay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vandelay throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Vandelay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vandelay misses with a wild body shot.
Vandelay connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Vandelay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandelay.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vandelay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Vandelay.
Vandelay defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Vandelay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vandelay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Vandelay circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Vandelay throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Vandelay just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vandelay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Murphy cracks Vandelay with a good jab.
Murphy defending well as Vandelay loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vandelay throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vandelay throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Vandelay throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Vandelay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vandelay misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vandelay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vandelay sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Vandelay avoids it this time.
Vandelay ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Vandelay is just out of range.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Vandelay blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Vandelay circles away. #T4#
Vandelay throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Vandelay's shoulder, as Vandelay tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Vandelay ducks down to avoid it.
Vandelay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vandelay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Vandelay's belly button to the back.
A jab from Murphy misses.
A big right from Murphy misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vandelay misses the target.
Vandelay misses with an uppercut.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vandelay moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vandelay. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vandelay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy throws a jab when Vandelay was well out of range.
Vandelay wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vandelay scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vandelay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vandelay has time to react.
Vandelay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy wants to counter the offense by Vandelay and move into the clinch position.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Vandelay looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Vandelay misses with a wild body shot.
Vandelay moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Vandelay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vandelay on the side of the head.
Vandelay throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vandelay scores with a hook.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Vandelay misses with a body shot. #T1#
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vandelay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vandelay wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vandelay blocks a jab.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vandelay misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Vandelay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Vandelay misses the shot to the body.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Vandelay pushes him off.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Vandelay.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vandelay at a distance.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Vandelay's body. Vandelay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Vandelay off the cage and back into range.
Vandelay scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy tries to clinch but Vandelay is having none of it.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandelay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Vandelay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vandelay throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Vandelay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vandelay throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vandelay.
Vandelay misses with a straight right.
Vandelay misses with a hook.
Vandelay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vandelay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vandelay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy jabs Vandelay right on the nose. Vandelay blinks but takes it well.
Vandelay tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Murphy.
Vandelay connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Vandelay with an uppercut!
Murphy cracks Vandelay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vandelay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Vandelay looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Vandelay's head.
Murphy slips under a jab from Vandelay.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Murphy scores with a jab. Vandelay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vandelay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Vandelay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vandelay.
Vandelay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vandelay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Vandelay throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Vandelay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Vandelay moves away and avoids it.
Vandelay seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Vandelay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy moves away from the strike by Vandelay.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Vandelay moves away and avoids it.
Vandelay swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range. #T4#
Vandelay lands with a good body shot.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Vandelay throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Vandelay just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vandelay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vandelay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Vandelay throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vandelay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vandelay on the side of the head.
Vandelay takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vandelay drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up with Vandelay and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Vandelay misses.
Vandelay connects with a body shot.
Vandelay lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Vandelay misses the shot to the body.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Vandelay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vandelay looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Vandelay throws a body shot but no joy.
Vandelay misses with a double jab.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Vandelay.
Vandelay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vandelay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy tries to work over Vandelay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Murphy is working Vandelay over against the cage.
Vandelay misses with the head strike.
Vandelay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vandelay's elbow.
Murphy lands a left hand.
A short right from Vandelay.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vandelay.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries a body shot but Vandelay blocks it.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vandelay's elbow.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mick Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vandelay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Vandelay.
Vandelay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vandelay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vandelay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vandelay.
Murphy tries a body shot but Vandelay blocks it. #T2#
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Vandelay.
Vandelay misses with a punch to the body.
Vandelay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Vandelay avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vandelay backwards.
Vandelay misses with the head strike.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Vandelay struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Vandelay lands with a right to the head.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vandelay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vandelay blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy is working Vandelay over against the cage.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vandelay working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Vandelay controls his hands. #BC#
Vandelay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Vandelay moved out of range.
Vandelay tries to counter by clinching up but Murphy breaks away and moves out of range.
Vandelay loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Vandelay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Vandelay lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vandelay. #CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Vandelay.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Vandelay lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Murphy tries to work over Vandelay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vandelay trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vandelay into the cage.
Vandelay struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands. #T4#
Vandelay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vandelay working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Vandelay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vandelay working aggressively here.
Vandelay misses with a body punch.
Vandelay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vandelay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vandelay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vandelay struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Vandelay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vandelay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Vandelay tries to tie him up.
Vandelay pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vandelay misses with some punches.
Vandelay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vandelay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mick Murphy just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Vandelay throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
A left lands for Murphy.
Vandelay takes one to the chin there.
Vandelay misses with the combination.
Vandelay takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy misses the jab.
Vandelay misses with the combination.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Vandelay should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Vandelay does no damage.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandelay.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Vandelay circles away and keeps his distance.
Vandelay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.#T1#
Vandelay swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Vandelay pushes him off.
Vandelay misses the jab.
Vandelay throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Vandelay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Vandelay misses with a body shot.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vandelay.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Vandelay is avoiding it.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vandelay.
Vandelay missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy with a jab.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vandelay lands with a good body shot.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vandelay throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Vandelay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandelay.
Vandelay ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Vandelay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vandelay connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Vandelay's ribs.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vandelay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vandelay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandelay.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Vandelay throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vandelay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Vandelay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy cracks Vandelay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vandelay misses the shot to the body.
Murphy swings for the body but Vandelay moves out of range.
Vandelay misses with a body shot.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Vandelay dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vandelay misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Vandelay throws a body shot but no joy.
Vandelay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Vandelay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Vandelay looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Vandelay avoids it with no problem.
Vandelay takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Vandelay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Murphy lands a nice hook to Vandelay's body. Vandelay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vandelay misses with a body shot.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vandelay takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Vandelay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vandelay throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy throws a body punch but Vandelay moves out of range.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vandelay swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy swings for the body but Vandelay moves out of range.
Vandelay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vandelay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vandelay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vandelay throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Vandelay knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Vandelay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Vandelay's head but Vandelay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vandelay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy cracks Vandelay with an open hand slap.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vandelay.
Vandelay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vandelay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vandelay.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vandelay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Vandelay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Vandelay moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Vandelay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vandelay on the side of the head. #T1#
Vandelay takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Vandelay misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vandelay under the eye.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Vandelay slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vandelay walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy throws a hook but Vandelay blocks it.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vandelay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vandelay throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vandelay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Vandelay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Art Vandelay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vandelay moves out of range of the strikes.
Vandelay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy tests Vandelay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vandelay lands a body shot.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Vandelay.
Vandelay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Vandelay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Vandelay just misses with a punch to the body.
Vandelay looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Vandelay misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Vandelay fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Vandelay's head.
Vandelay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Vandelay.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vandelay under the eye.#T3#
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vandelay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vandelay's head.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Vandelay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vandelay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandelay.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vandelay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vandelay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vandelay misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vandelay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Vandelay misses. #T4#
Vandelay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Vandelay's head.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Vandelay.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vandelay swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Vandelay swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy moves out of range as Vandelay strikes.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy tries to clinch but Vandelay is having none of it.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vandelay ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Vandelay.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Vandelay's defenses.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Vandelay circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Mick Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KOFC 57 - Murphy vs Bylund
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Bylund lands an overhand right.
Bylund missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bylund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bylund throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bylund's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bylund's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Bylund pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bylund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Bylund.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Bylund's ribcage. Bylund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Bylund working aggressively here.
Bylund scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Bylund misses with a body punch.
Bylund misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bylund.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bylund throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bylund.
Bylund has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Bylund blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Bylund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bylund gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bylund controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bylund.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bylund scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy works on Bylund's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bylund backwards.
Bylund lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Bylund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy presses Bylund against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bylund fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Bylund misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Bylund.
Bylund misses with a punch on the inside.
Bylund throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Bylund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bylund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bylund misses with some punches.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bylund uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Bylund misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bylund tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Bylund back against the cage.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.#T4#
Murphy cracks Bylund with a nice body shot.
Bylund takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Bylund is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is working Bylund over against the cage.
Bylund is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Bylund.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bylund.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Bylund.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bylund.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Bylund blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Bylund.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Bylund blocks an uppercut.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bylund seems to have recovered his senses.
Bylund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bylund blocks an uppercut.
Bylund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bylund prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bylund backwards.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Jab from Murphy.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bylund.
Bylund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bylund loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Bylund ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bylund misses its intended target.
Bylund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bylund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Bylund rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Bylund.
Bylund misses with the head strike.
Murphy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bylund to his knees! Murphy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Mick Murphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOFC 53 - Dux vs Bylund
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robert Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Harris.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harris.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harris in his tracks.
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!
Harris swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Harris misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Harris misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 big right from Harris misses.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy blocks a jab.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Harris misses with a body shot
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Harris should have avoided that one.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Harris. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harris defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harris.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy 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#
Harris moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Harris.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harris misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Harris tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Harris might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murphy has got the better of the exchanges.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Harris throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris misses with a straight left.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.#T2#
Harris misses with a double jab.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harris in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Harris slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Harris misses.
Donk. Murphy catches Harris right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Harris breaks away and moves out of range.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris misses with a hook
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Harris thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harris tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Harris misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris tries to score with a low kick but Murphy moves his leg out of the way.
Harris throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Harris feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Harris throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Harris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris misses with a hook
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy lands a jab to Harris's midsection.
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris misses with a kick to the body
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.#T3#
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Harris misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Harris slips under a jab.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris. #T4#
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Harris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Harris misses with an uppercut
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harris slips a jab from Murphy.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a nice body kick.
Harris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murphy throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Murphy with a hook.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Harris throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Harris lands a jab to the head.
Murphy cracks Harris with a good jab.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Harris throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy scores with a jab. Harris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy had his way with Robert Harris 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#
Murphy lands a body shot.
Harris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Harris's head back.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Harris with an uppercut!
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Harris.
Murphy digs a good hook to Harris's body.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harris throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Harris breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Harris throws a leg kick that misses.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robert Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Harris slips a straight right by Murphy.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
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!
Harris throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harris misses with a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Murphy moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his middleweight title!
Mick Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KOFC 48 - Murphy vs Sarducci
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Sarducci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Sarducci misses with a straight left.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Murphy clobbers Sarducci with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Sarducci moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Sarducci connects with the punch.
Sarducci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarducci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sarducci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarducci.
Sarducci misses with a body shot.
Sarducci misses with a hook
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sarducci takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sarducci takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Murphy connects with a right hand. Sarducci shakes it off.
Sarducci scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarducci misses the target.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Sarducci moved out of range.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sarducci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Sarducci.
Sarducci throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Sarducci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarducci throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sarducci looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Sarducci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarducci.
A jab from Sarducci misses.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Sarducci's head but Sarducci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Sarducci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Sarducci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sarducci throws a big shot that misses.
Sarducci scores with a jab to the body.
Sarducci avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Sarducci swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
A jab from Murphy misses.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Sarducci.
Sarducci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarducci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sarducci slips under a jab from Murphy.
Sarducci cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sarducci throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sarducci takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Murphy sizes up Sarducci with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sarducci walks into a jab.
Sarducci misses with a two punch combination.
Sarducci throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarducci.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sarducci has time to react.
Sarducci jabs at Murphy's body.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarducci.
Sarducci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy jabs Sarducci right on the nose. Sarducci blinks but takes it well.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sarducci's head.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Sarducci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
We've been informed that Sarducci has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarducci.
Sarducci misses with a body shot.
Sarducci avoids the body shot from Murphy.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Sarducci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy misses the jab.
Sarducci throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Sarducci slips the punch.
Sarducci throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarducci slips under a jab from Murphy.
Sarducci slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarducci lands with a good body shot.
Sarducci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sarducci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Sarducci's defenses.
Murphy cracks Sarducci with a good jab.
Sarducci lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy 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#
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarducci misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarducci moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
As Murphy backs off Sarducci throws a huge counter combo but Murphy manages to avoid it all.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sarducci is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sarducci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sarducci just misses with a punch to the body.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sarducci makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy jabs at Sarducci's body.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Sarducci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sarducci at a distance.
Sarducci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sarducci throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Sarducci takes one to the chin there.
Sarducci takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Sarducci finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarducci.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarducci manages to avoid it.
Sarducci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sarducci misses with a looping right.
Sarducci slips a straight right by Murphy.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Sarducci cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sarducci misses with a right hand
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Sarducci misses the shot to the body.
Murphy moves out of range as Sarducci strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sarducci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarducci.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarducci.
Murphy cracks Sarducci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sarducci under the eye.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy moves forwards but Sarducci connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Sarducci is out of range.
Sarducci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sarducci throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Sarducci's ribs.
Sarducci misses with a straight left.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sarducci.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sarducci misses with a double jab.
Sarducci slips under a jab from Murphy.
Sarducci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Sarducci throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Sarducci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Sarducci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sarducci misses with a body shot.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sarducci.
Sarducci walks into a jab.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarducci was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Sarducci takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Nice shot by Murphy.
Sarducci on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Murphy darts in and clinches Sarducci up against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sarducci can do to turn this around?
Sarducci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Sarducci breaks from the clinch.
Sarducci misses with a looping left.
Sarducci takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarducci throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Sarducci loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Sarducci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Murphy tests Sarducci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Sarducci takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy scores with a jab. Sarducci acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Sarducci throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sarducci lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy with a jab.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Sarducci connects with a body shot.
Sarducci misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarducci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarducci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Sarducci.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarducci is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarducci looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Sarducci's head but Sarducci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy misses with a left hand
letting Sarducci counter with a right hand.
Sarducci misses with an uppercut.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarducci.
Sarducci is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sarducci takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Sarducci looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
A jab from Sarducci misses.
Sarducci misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarducci on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
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!
Sarducci misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sarducci throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Guido Sarducci has been cut.
Sarducci loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy throws a jab when Sarducci was well out of range.
Murphy defending well as Sarducci loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Sarducci.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Sarducci shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sarducci moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Sarducci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarducci lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Sarducci.
Sarducci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Sarducci moved out of range nicely.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarducci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarducci misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sarducci lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Sarducci's shoulder, as Sarducci tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Sarducci feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Sarducci throws a big shot that misses.
Sarducci throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sarducci.
Sarducci misses the shot to the body.
Sarducci scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy throws a hook but Sarducci blocks it.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Sarducci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sarducci on the side of the head.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Sarducci moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Sarducci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sarducci.
A big left from Sarducci misses.
A big right from Sarducci misses.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Sarducci's head but Sarducci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarducci misses the shot to the body.
Sarducci bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Sarducci looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Sarducci. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy works Sarducci's body with a nice hook.
Sarducci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Sarducci on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy tests Sarducci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Sarducci misses with an uppercut.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarducci ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Guido Sarducci's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab by Murphy.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarducci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Sarducci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarducci drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sarducci throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarducci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sarducci misses with a straight left.
Murphy defending well as Sarducci loads up on a big left hand.
Sarducci misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarducci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarducci.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sarducci throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sarducci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Sarducci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Sarducci throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Sarducci lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarducci throws out the jab.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sarducci.#T2#
Murphy blocks a jab.
Sarducci misses with a wild body shot.
Sarducci moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sarducci.
Sarducci throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarducci throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarducci.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarducci.
Sarducci shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sarducci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarducci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.#T3#
Sarducci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Sarducci is rocked!
Sarducci throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarducci.
Murphy throws a hook but Sarducci avoids it easily.
Sarducci moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Sarducci unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sarducci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sarducci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sarducci is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Sarducci slips under a jab from Murphy.
Sarducci seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Sarducci misses with a looping right.
Murphy jabs Sarducci right on the nose. Sarducci blinks but takes it well.
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Sarducci ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Sarducci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Sarducci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Sarducci throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a jab when Sarducci was well out of range.
Sarducci's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sarducci scrambles back to his feet.
Sarducci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Sarducci cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Sarducci throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Sarducci wants to clinch
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Sarducci slips a jab from Murphy.
Sarducci scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Sarducci misses the shot to the body.
Sarducci throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Sarducci holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy had his way with Guido Sarducci in that round.
The cut man is working on Guido Sarducci's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Sarducci slips under a jab.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sarducci lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarducci.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sarducci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Sarducci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarducci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sarducci.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Sarducci moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarducci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sarducci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.#T1#
Sarducci ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Sarducci.
Sarducci throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
letting Sarducci counter with a right hand.
Sarducci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Good standup being displayed there by Sarducci as he connects with a hook.
Sarducci looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarducci. Sarducci circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sarducci lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarducci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sarducci misses with a hook.#T2#
Sarducci misses with a hook.
Sarducci connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Sarducci defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Sarducci moves away and avoids it.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Sarducci's shoulder, as Sarducci tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Sarducci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy misses the jab.
Sarducci looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Sarducci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarducci looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy defending well as Sarducci loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarducci throws out the jab.
Sarducci throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.#T3#
Sarducci on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sarducci.
Sarducci looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Sarducci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarducci.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Sarducci's head back.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Guido Sarducci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy jabs Sarducci right on the nose. Sarducci blinks but takes it well.
Sarducci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy catches Sarducci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sarducci missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy jabs Sarducci to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarducci throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarducci misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sarducci misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Sarducci scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sarducci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Sarducci's ribs.
Sarducci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Sarducci misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Sarducci's belly button to the back.
Sarducci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Sarducci misses with a body shot.

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 Mick Murphy.
Well Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
Mick Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 45 - Obama vs Karelin 2
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Cheek slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Cheek misses with a body shot.
Cheek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Cheek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Cheek moved out of range nicely.
Cheek misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheek thinking.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheek was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws a right hand that Cheek ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheek also avoids with ease.
Murphy swings for the body but Cheek moves out of range.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cheek clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Cheek scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Cheek.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Cheek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Cheek is rocked!
Left Cheek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a jab when Cheek was well out of range.
Cheek is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy cracks Cheek with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cheek tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Murphy pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cheek is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Mick Murphy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KOFC 37 - Murphy vs Wrestler
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1#
A jab lands there for Murphy.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrestler misses the target.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Wrestler moved out of range.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Wrestler's ribs.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Senegalese Wrestler has been cut.
Murphy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrestler misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wrestler swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrestler throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Wrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Wrestler off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Wrestler's defenses.
Wrestler misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrestler misses with an uppercut
and Wrestler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Wrestler misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Wrestler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Wrestler lands a jab.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrestlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy with a hook.
Wrestler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wrestler doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wrestler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Wrestler's coach down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wrestler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Wrestler pushes him off.
Wrestler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wrestler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrestler misses the jab.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Wrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrestler misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Senegalese Wrestler's cut even more.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wrestler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Wrestler with an uppercut!
A left lands for Murphy.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Wrestler with an uppercut!#ROC#
Wrestler is rocked!
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Wrestler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wrestler is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?#T3#
Murphy throws a body punch but Wrestler moves out of range.
Wrestler seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Wrestler throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Wrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is looking to counter the offense by Wrestler and move into the clinch.
A jab from Wrestler misses.
Wrestler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wrestler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Wrestler takes one to the side of the head.
Wrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.#T4#
Murphy connects with a right hand. Wrestler shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestler misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy lands with a hook. Wrestler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
The cut above Senegalese Wrestler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wrestler's head.
Murphy slips under a jab from Wrestler.
Murphy tries to move into range but Wrestler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wrestler misses with a hook.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy lunges at Wrestler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wrestler's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wrestler doesn't seem phased though.
Wrestler misses with a hook.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Wrestler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Senegalese Wrestler's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrestler moves away.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy throws a body punch but Wrestler moves out of range.
Wrestler misses with a looping right.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrestler can do to turn this around?
Wrestler moves away from the strike by Murphy.
A big right from Wrestler misses.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy slips a straight right by Wrestler.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrestler throws out the jab. #T1#
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Wrestler saw that one coming.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Wrestler.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
Senegalese Wrestler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Wrestler misses.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Wrestler throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Wrestler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy throws the left hand but Wrestler avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Murphy.#KD#
Murphy lands a big uppercut and Wrestler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wrestler looks OK. Murphy waves Wrestler back to his feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Senegalese Wrestler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mick Murphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOFC 35 - Diehard vs Grice 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khajo ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Khajo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khajo counters with a straight right hand.
Khajo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Khajo staying out of range there.
Khajo swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khajo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khajo throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Murphy lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khajo slips under a jab.
Khajo misses with a looping right.
Khajo cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khajo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Khajo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khajo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khajo looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Khajo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Khajo blocks a jab.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Khajo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Khajo moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khajo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Khajo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Khajo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khajo loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Khajo ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
A big left from Khajo misses.
Khajo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
A slow jab from Khajo misses its intended target.
Khajo throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Khajo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Khajo's body. Khajo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Khajo moves away and avoids it.
Khajo takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khajo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khajo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Khajo counters with a stiff right hand.
Khajo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy misses the jab.
Khajo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy sizes up Khajo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Khajo throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Khajo knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Khajo should have avoided that one.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Khajo off the cage and back into range.#ROC#
Khajo is rocked!
Khajo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Khajo counters with a nice uppercut.
Khajo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Khajo counters with a stiff right hand.
Khajo throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khajo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
A telegraphed right hand from Khajo misses the target.
Khajo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy slips a jab from Khajo.
Murphy misses the jab.
Khajo scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Khajo misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khajo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khajo.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Khajo misses with a double jab.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khajo throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khajo looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Khajo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khajo slips a straight right by Murphy.
Khajo swinging wildly here.
Khajo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Khajo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy cracks Khajo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khajo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khajo doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy throws a body punch but Khajo moves out of range.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Khajo should have avoided that one.
Khajo is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khajo.
Khajo seems to have recovered his senses.
Khajo blocks a jab.
Khajo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khajo misses with an uppercut
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Murphy throws an overhand right that drops Khajo like a sack of potatoes! Murphy dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Mick Murphy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KOFC 30 - Diehard vs Rackham 2
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Bean slips a jab from Murphy.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Bean.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range.
A big left from Bean misses.
Bean misses with a straight left.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bean looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bean throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Bean connects with a crisp jab.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
Bean digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bean swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy slips a straight right by Bean.
Bean misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy throws a hook but Bean blocks it.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Murphy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bean lands with a shot to the body.
Bean misses the body punch
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Bean.#T2#
Bean misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bean takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Bean does it's job there.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Bean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Bean moved out of range nicely.
Bean needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Bean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
A jab lands there for Bean.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Bean walks into a jab.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Bean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bean needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Bean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Bean misses.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bean throws out the jab.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Bean's ribs.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Bean tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Bean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bean throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Bean scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bean had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Bean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Bean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Murphy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Bean throws a big shot that misses.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Bean takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bean misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Bean with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Jab by Murphy.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Murphy throws a jab when Bean was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bean blocks a jab.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Bean.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Bean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Bean is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Murphy throws a jab when Bean was well out of range.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bean misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses the body punch
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bean misses with a body shot. #T1#
Bean misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Bean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Bean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Bean throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Bean swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Bean swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy slips under a jab from Bean.
Bean throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean connects with a body shot.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
A jab from Bean misses.
Bean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Bean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bean might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Bean.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Bean misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
A big left from Bean misses.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bean misses with a hook to the body
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy misses with a hook. Bean ducked under it nicely.
Bean staying out of range there.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Bean takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Bean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
Bean connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bean needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Bean's ribs.
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!
Bean moves out of range as Murphy strikes.#T4#
Bean tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bean misses with a straight right.
Bean slips under a jab.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Bean misses with an uppercut.
Bean misses with a straight left.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bean.
Bean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bean lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
A left lands for Murphy.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Bean misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Bean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bean doesn't seem phased though.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy tries to move into range but Bean moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bean throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Bean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bean misses with a straight right.
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Bean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bean moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Bean misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Bean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Bean should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Bean avoids it this time.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bean.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Bean swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
It looked like Bean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Murphy jabs Bean to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean misses the shot to the body. #T2##CL2#
Murphy clinches.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bean can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Bean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Bean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bean misses with a punch on the inside.
Bean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bean blocking some punches.
Bean lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Bean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bean lands with a right to the head.
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bean lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bean lands with a short shot to the head.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bean.
Bean blocking some punches.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bean.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bean tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Bean back against the cage.
Mister Bean has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bean or not.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy tries to work over Bean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bean fails to land.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean lands an uppercut.
Murphy gets through Bean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Bean - that landed with a thud.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mick Murphy just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Bean shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Bean is rocked!
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Bean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Bean seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Bean's belly button to the back.
Murphy throws a jab when Bean was well out of range.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Bean slips the punch.#T1#
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Bean.
Bean slips a jab from Murphy.
Bean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Bean is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bean moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Bean moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
Murphy slips under a jab from Bean.
Bean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Bean lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Bean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean misses with a body shot.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bean with a body shot.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Bean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Bean sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Bean avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Bean misses.
Bean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Bean scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bean misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
A jab from Bean misses.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bean.
Murphy throws a hook but Bean blocks it.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bean slips a straight right by Murphy.#T4#
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Bean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a left hand
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bean moves away.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Bean throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bean doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Bean staying out of range there.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bean moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Bean lands a lovely overhand right.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bean swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Bean saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Bean counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Bean takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Murphy throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Bean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy connects with the punch.
Murphy tries to clinch but Bean is having none of it.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean takes one on the button.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bean scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy clobbers Bean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean misses with a looping left.
Bean misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Bean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bean throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Mister Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
Bean swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bean walks into a jab.
Bean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bean misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Bean misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Bean off the cage and back into range.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bean.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy lands with a hook. Bean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bean's hands.#T4#
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy lands with a hook. Bean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice straight punches there by Bean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bean.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy tests Bean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Bean's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Bean.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy is the new welterweight champion!
Mick Murphy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOFC 22 - Diehard vs Gomez
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Bundy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.#CUT#
It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Bundy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bundys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf.
A head kick from Bundy lands but Murphy takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Bundy.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Bundy breaks away and moves out of range.
Murphy catches Bundy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Bundy is rocked!#CL#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Bundy is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Bundy seems to have recovered his senses.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Bundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bundy's efforts to push away.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bundy prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to work over Bundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with some punches. #T2#
Murphy is leaning against Bundy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bundy's elbow.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Bundy is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
Bundy looking to slow down the pace here.
Bundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Bundy controls the action. #BC2#
Bundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bundy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy slips under a jab.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Bundy moved out of range.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bundy throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
A cross from Murphy lands.#T3#
Bundy avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Bundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy.
Bundy tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Bundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Bundy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Bundy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Bundy.
Bundy misses with some punches.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bundy tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundy working aggressively here.
Bundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Bundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Bundy misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Bundy's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bundy throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Bundy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bundy is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Bundy is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bundy.
An inside leg kick from Bundy misses.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Murphy catches Bundy right on the button with a cross.
Bundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bundy lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Bundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy gets through Bundy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bundy.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy presses Bundy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bundy can do to turn this around?
A short right from Murphy.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bundy stalling.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Bundy controls the action.
Bundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Bundy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Bundy trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
Bundy working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #BC2#
Bundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bundy. Bundy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murphy takes a swing at Bundy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bundy.
Bundy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Bundy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Bundy throws a leg kick
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Bundy shakes it off.
Murphy throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Bundy.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bundy walks into a jab.
Bundy throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Ted Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bundy.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bundy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bundy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Bundy misses with a body kick.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Bundy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundy takes one to the side of the head.
Bundy slips under a jab from Murphy.#T4#
Bundy throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Bundy throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
Bundy throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Bundy slips the punch.
Bundy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick there by Bundy.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy defending well as Bundy loads up on a big left hand.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundy thinks about the counter body kick.
Bundy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Bundy pushes him off.
Murphy tests Bundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bundy throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundy throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Bundy moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Murphy cracks Bundy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Bundy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bundy tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Bundy thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Bundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Bundy tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundy defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bundy! But no joy.#T1#
Bundy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD#
Murphy drops Bundy with a beautiful combination! Bundy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Murphy is looking for the KO!
Bundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundy moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy pushes Bundy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bundys head.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Bundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy presses Bundy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ted Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Bundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bundy misses with the head strike.
Murphy throws a big uppercut that drops Bundy! More strikes from Murphy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bundy lies dazed against the cage as Murphy celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 17 - Jones vs Kettu
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Murphy lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Charlie Brown has been cut.
Brown moves away from the strike by Murphy.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brown lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.#CL2#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Brown blocking some punches.
Murphy pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy working aggressively here. #T3#
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Brown digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown misses with some punches.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage. #T4#
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Murphy gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Charlie Brown's cut even more.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
A short right from Brown.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy. #T2#
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A short right from Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brown with a big uppercut! Brown tries to clinch up but Murphy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Brown to the mat! Brown covers up and Murphy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Junior KT Trials
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Pagara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pagara manages to circle out of the way.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Pagara moved out of range.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Jab from Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Pagara moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Pagara instigates a clinch.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pagara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pagara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pagara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Pagara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Pagara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Pagara fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Pagara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Pagara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Pagara.
Pagara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Pagara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pagara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Pagara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pagara misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pagara fails to land.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pagara.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pagara backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pagara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pagara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pagara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Pagara is rocked!
Pagara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pagara is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Pagara.
Pagara seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pagara misses with the head strike.
Pagara misses with a punch on the inside.
Pagara lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pagara.
Pagara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Pagara.
Pagara misses with a body punch.
Pagara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pagara misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pagara tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Pagara has Murphy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pagara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Pagara.
Pagara misses with a punch on the inside.
Pagara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pagara.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pagara throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pagara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pagara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pagara can do to turn this around?
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Pagara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy with a hook.
Pagara avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Murphy punishes Pagara's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Pagara slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pagara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy closes the distance and catches Pagara with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Pagara is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Pagara is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Pagara is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Murphy takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mick Murphy!
After the fight, Mick Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: KOFC 9 - Dzhum vs Dos Santos
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Sobota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sobota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Sobota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobota.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobota is just out of range.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook but Sobota avoids it easily.
Sobota throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Sobota takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Sobota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sobota falls backwards - clearly groggy! Murphy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
After the fight, Mick Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: KOFC 3- Third Time's The Charm
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1##CL2#
St Pierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy pushes St Pierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Pierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
St Pierre is rocked!
Murphy creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! St Pierre drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Murphy!
A victorious Mick Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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