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Event:
Gladiators 22 Runt vs Rocco
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Murphy forces Ivy back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivy is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ivy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Murphy darts in and clinches Ivy up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivy.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivy backwards.
I was talking to Ivy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Ivy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy lands an uppercut.#T1#
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ivy.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Ivy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy presses Ivy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ivy.
Ivy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wymond Ivy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Ivy blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ivy.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivy controls his hands.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivy is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ivy jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Ivy around his waist. Ivy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivy prevents a body shot from Murphy. #TD#
Ivy jumps guard.
Murphy won't allow Ivy to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ivy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Murphy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ivy's body to avoid the submission. Ivy has instead reached around Murphy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ivy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wymond Ivy!
Our winner, Wymond Ivy, 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.
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Event:
Gladiators 18 Lit v Kolov
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a looping left.#CL#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Van Buren in a clinch.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Buren counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Buren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murphy will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy tries to bum rush Van Buren with a series of wild strikes but Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Merf Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Buren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Van Buren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Van Buren stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Buren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Buren.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range. #CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Buren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Buren.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #BC2#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Buren tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Buren!
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Van Buren throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Buren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #T4#
Van Buren gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Van Buren as the two fighters clinch.
Van Buren stalling in the clinch.
Van Buren displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
#BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Buren has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Murphy closes the distance but Van Buren moves to the side
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murphy tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
#CL#
Murphy rushes Van Buren and presses him up against the cage.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Van Buren sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Buren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Van Buren keeps it at a distance.
Murphy backing away here, and Van Buren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Buren scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Buren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of 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 takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Murphy limp body while Van Buren jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joost Van Buren!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #49
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Mahoney.
Mahoney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. #T1#
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Mahoney's ribcage. Mahoney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Murphy tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Mahoney is looking for a takedown.
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.
Merf Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Mahoney.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merf Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney wants a takedown but no success here.
Mahoney tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahoney can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mahoney is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Merf Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Mahoney.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Murphy tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Mahoney tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney. #T2#
Mahoney wants a takedown but no success here.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Mahoney is breathing heavily.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merf Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Murphy gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
A short right from Murphy.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merf Murphy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy cracks Mahoney with a nice body shot.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahoney wants a takedown but no success here.
Merf Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Mahoney.
Mahoney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow. #T3#
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Mahoney 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. #CL#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Nice body punch from Murphy. #T4#
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney is looking for a takedown.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carey Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merf Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merf 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merf Murphy!
Merf Murphy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #46
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Murphy tries to get set, Shadow Hunter tries to push him back and clinch up but Murphy manages to avoid the attempt.
Merf Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow Hunter takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shadow Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murphy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Shadow Hunter 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. #CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Shadow Hunter's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Shadow Hunter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murphy regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow Hunter stops Murphy from standing up. #ES2#
Murphy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shadow Hunter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Murphy pushes Shadow Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Shadow Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shadow Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Shadow Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Shadow Hunter blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Shadow Hunter backwards.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Shadow Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shadow Hunter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shadow Hunter is breathing heavily.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow Hunter is looking for a takedown.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shadow Hunter.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Shadow Hunter 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. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Shadow Hunter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Shadow Hunter's head coaches at Kalashnikov MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Murphy has knocked Shadow Hunter down with a huge combo! Murphy steps away and waves a wobbly Shadow Hunter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Shadow Hunter is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chief Shadow Hunter 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!#CL2#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Shadow Hunter in a clinch.
Oh Shadow Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Shadow Hunter.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Shadow Hunter seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Shadow Hunter is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shadow Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Shadow Hunter has hold of one of Murphy's legs. Murphy is fighting the takedown attempt but Shadow Hunter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Murphy wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Murphy rushes Shadow Hunter and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Shadow Hunter 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. #CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shadow Hunter.
Shadow Hunter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
Shadow Hunter has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shadow Hunters head.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Shadow Hunter's head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy tries to work over Shadow Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Shadow Hunter avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Shadow Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow Hunter controls his hands.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy gets through Shadow Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy works on Shadow Hunter's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow Hunter controls the action.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Shadow Hunter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy cracks Shadow Hunter with a nice body shot.
Shadow Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow Hunter backwards.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow Hunter controls his hands.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merf Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Shadow Hunter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
and Murphy counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shadow Hunter! He's just covering up as Murphy starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merf Murphy!
A very excited looking Merf Murphy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #43
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
MacLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy tries to clinch but MacLeod moves out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as MacLeod is landing a low percentage of strikes.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
MacLeod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacLeod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to clinch there but MacLeod circles away.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
MacLeod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MacLeod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
MacLeod dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left and a right from MacLeod both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Merf Murphy has been cut.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from MacLeod, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables MacLeod to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Murphy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacLeod takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped MacLeod's head back.
MacLeod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.#T2#
Murphy tries to clinch up#TD#
and MacLeod counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but MacLeod is controlling him
Murphy connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacLeod. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
MacLeod passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy! #SUB#
MacLeod is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by MacLeod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Connor MacLeod!
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Event:
KCM- Fist Fight
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Chipperson shoots in but no luck this time.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Chipperson tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Chipperson drops back down to his feet.
Chipperson has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Merf Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Chipperson.
Chipperson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy gets through Chipperson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Chipperson looks winded!
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chipperson backwards.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chippersons head.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chipperson.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy gets through Chipperson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy cracks Chipperson with a nice body shot.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy pushes Chipperson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy gets through Chipperson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Chipperson is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chipperson is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chipperson seems to have recovered his senses.
Chipperson wants to stall.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Murphy lands a big right hand that drops Chipperson! 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 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merf Murphy!
Merf 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.
Lyle Chipperson spoke after the fight, saying 'Why is it called MMA, why not MMJune or sumptin? That don't make no sense? PECKAHS!!'.
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Event:
KCM- Fist Of Anger
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Murphy forces Jacare back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacare with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Murphy. #CUT2#
It looks like Ronaldo Jacare has been cut.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Jacare is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Jacare takes a shot to the head.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacare backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Jacare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jacare is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Jacare is rocked!
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Jacare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Jacare seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jacare to his knees! Murphy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merf Murphy!
Merf Murphy 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.
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Event:
KCM Showcase-1
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcgruff connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Mcgruff lands with a shot to the body.
Mcgruff scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Mcgruff swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mcgruff wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Murphy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcgruff is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgruff avoid being mounted?
Mcgruff taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Mcgruff wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcgruff'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 thows a huge punch but Mcgruff dodges it nicely.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mcgruff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Mcgruff is rocked!
Mcgruff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murphy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcgruff defending well though. #T1#
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Mcgruff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Mcgruff is out cold and this one is all over! Murphy climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Merf Murphy!
Merf Murphy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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