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Event:
TBD#16 TYME vs. VASH
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Marchand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murray sprawls well. Murray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marchand gets slowly back to his feet.
Murray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murray.
Marchand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Marchand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Murray lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Murray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray has Marchand pushed against the cage.
Marchand wants a takedown.
Murray connects with a knee to the head.
Marchand looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Marchand won't want to take too many of those.
Marchand is breathing heavily.
Murray leaning against his opponent.
Murray lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Murray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray stalling.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Marchand's ribcage. Marchand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murray cracks Marchand with a nice body shot.
Murray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marchand up against the cage.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rod Marchand has been cut.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray with a knee to the head.
Murray lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Marchand is rocked!
Murray lands a knee to the head.
Oh Marchand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Our sources have told us that Marchand has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marchand backwards.
Murray has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Marchand - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Murray, and another! Marchand is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Joseph Murray!
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Event:
TBD#13 CARTER vs. SCHWARZENEGG
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vieira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murray misses with a kick to the body
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Murray walks into a left hand.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vieira lands a glancing blow to the side of Murray's head.
A big left from Murray misses.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murray throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Murray closes the distance and pushes Vieira back into the cage.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
A left hand lands to the body for Vieira.
#TD2#
Vieira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.#SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Murray defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Murray wants to stand and escape but instead Vieira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Murray is pulling down on Vieira's head to control his posture.
Vieira passes Murray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vieira works his way into side control.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Vieira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Murray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murray wants to control but Vieira postures up.
Murray sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Murray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Murray is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murray looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vieira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murray!
Murray tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
Vieira pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira trying to control but Murray is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vieira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray slips under a jab.
Murray jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Murray wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Vieira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vieira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray ducks right into an uppercut from Vieira.
Murray clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murray looks to land a body kick but Vieira moved away.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray is looking to land body kicks.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Vieira's front leg but catches the back leg as Vieira tries to avoid it.
Vieira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vieira wants to counter with a clinch but Murray pushes him away.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Vieira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Vieira.
Vieira throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira misses with a double jab
and Murray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vieira's knee momentarily.
Murray swings for the body but Vieira moves out of range.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieira.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Vieira tries to counter with a clinch but Murray shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Vieira moves out of range of the body kick.
Vieira moves out of range of the body kick from Murray.
Vieira misses with a looping left.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira cracks a nice hook into Murray's ribs.#CL2#
Vieira has Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
Murray prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira'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!
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray is trying to maintain a safe position but Vieira gets an underhook and turns Murray into the cage.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray tries a knee to the head but Vieira blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Vieira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Vieira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vieira blocking some punches.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray working Vieira over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Vieira gets control of Murray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vieira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Murray defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Vieira has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Murray doesn't defend quickly enough and Vieira has managed to lock this one up! Can Murray escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vieira on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eduardo Vieira! Eduardo Vieira retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Eduardo Vieira 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.
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Event:
TBD#8 BULVER vs. WINKLE
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Lisimba.
Come on Murray - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Lisimba's ribcage. Lisimba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray prevents Lisimba from breaking the clinch.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Murray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lisimba's face.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Lisimba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray landing knees to the body.
Murray prevents Lisimba from breaking the clinch.
Murray working Lisimba over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lisimba throws a head punch that misses.
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Lisimba won't want to take too many of those.
Murray pushes Lisimba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Murray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lisimba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray digs a right hand into Lisimba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lisimba's gas tank.
Murray lands a knee to the head.
Lisimba is trying to break free.
Lisimba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murray is leaning against Lisimba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Murray.
Murray slowing the pace effectively.
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray digs a right hand into Lisimba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lisimba's gas tank.
Murray lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Lisimba throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Lisimba stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
Lisimba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Lisimba looks winded!
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murray.
Murray stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
Lisimba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray'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.
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Lisimba won't want to take too many of those.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray crunches a lovely knee into Lisimba's ribcage.#T3#
Lisimba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Murray works on Lisimba's body with a couple of short punches.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Murray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murray scores a nice knee to the body.
Murray connects with a knee to the head.
Murray manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murray lands a knee to the head.
Murray is stalling here.
Murray lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray landing knees to the body.
#T4#
The referee calls for Murray to work.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lisimba backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murray obliges.
Murray scores a nice knee to the body.
Murray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murray obliges.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lisimba jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Murray.
Lisimba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray landing knees to the body.
Murray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murray obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Murray 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##CL#
Murray drives through and clinches with Lisimba against the cage.
Lisimba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Lisimba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murray slows down the pace here.
Murray has Lisimba pressed against the cage, preventing Lisimba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lisimba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray working Lisimba over with knees to the body.
Lisimba is breathing heavily.
Murray scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Lisimba working aggressively here.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Murray.
Murray avoiding damage.
Murray lands a knee to the head.
Murray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lisimba up against the cage.
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray lands a knee to the head.
Murray digs a right hand into Lisimba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lisimba's gas tank.
Murray landing knees to the head.
Lisimba throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Murray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Joseph Murray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray landing knees to the body.
Murray working Lisimba over with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Lisimba takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray works on Lisimba's body with a couple of short punches.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Lisimba has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Murray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lisimba is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Murray.
Murray working Lisimba over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lisimba can do to turn this around?
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Lisimba won't want to take too many of those.
Murray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lisimba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
A knee to the head by Murray.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lisimba stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lisimba backwards. #T4#
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lisimba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murray is struggling to control the position.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray landing knees to the head.
A body shot lands from Murray.
A short left from Murray.
Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lisimba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray prevents Lisimba from breaking the clinch.
Murray scores a nice knee to the body.
Murray digs a right hand into Lisimba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lisimba's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Murray dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lisimba taking a breather.
Lisimba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murray landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
Lisimba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lisimba is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Come on Murray - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murray presses Lisimba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lisimba or not.
Lisimba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Lisimba won't want to take too many of those.
Murray has Lisimba pushed against the cage.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Lisimba's head. #T1#
A body shot lands from Murray.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Lisimba won't want to take too many of those.
Murray landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray lands a knee to the head.
Murray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lisimba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murray stalling in the clinch.
Lisimba jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joseph Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lateef Lisimba.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murray leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murray obliges.
Lisimba takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Lisimba is looking to control Murray's arms but Murray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lisimba has his back to the cage.
Lisimba takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murray lands a right hand.
A short left from Murray.
Murray presses Lisimba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lisimba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Murray scores a nice knee to the body.
Lisimba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murray seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
Murray landing knees to the body.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lisimba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murray stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Lisimba misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lateef Lisimba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Murray presses Lisimba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
Murray lands a knee to the body.
Lisimba stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
Lisimba fails to pull guard.
Murray leaning against his opponent.
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lisimba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lisimbas head.
Murray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murray lands an uppercut.
Murray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Lisimba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Murray!
Lateef Lisimba was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a tough test for me on my debut. I will be back, and I will be better every time you see me. Inshallah'.
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Event:
TBD#4 VIKI vs. JENSEN
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Skeeles throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Skeeles looks to land a combination but Murray avoids it well.
Skeeles swings widly with a right hand
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray throws a right hand that Skeeles ducks under and follows up with a left that Skeeles also avoids with ease.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murray.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murray, right into the meat.
Skeeles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray scores with a kick to the body.
Skeeles misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Skeeles 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.
Murray scores with a kick to the midsection.
Skeeles misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a body kick. #T1#
Skeeles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Skeeles misses with a body shot.
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skeeles misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Skeeles lands with a right hand.
Murray digs a good hook to Skeeles's body.
Murray 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.
Murray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Murray catches Skeeles right on the button with a cross.
Murray lands with a nice body kick.
Skeeles looks winded!
Left hook, right uppercut from Murray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skeeles scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Murray. That snapped Skeeles's head back.
A good leg kick by Murray. #T2#
Murray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skeeles throws out the jab.
Skeeles on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Skeeles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skeeles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murray.#ROC#
Skeeles is rocked!
Murray lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Skeeles head around and knocks him out cold! Murray hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Murray!
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Event:
The Beatdown: CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Murray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vieira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vieira tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Vieira as he connects with a hook.
Vieira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vieira lands a jab.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Vieira misses.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murray.
Murray throws the kick towards the body but Vieira avoids it.
Vieira lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira lands with a shot to the body.
Vieira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vieira lands a glancing blow to the side of Murray's head.
Murray ducks right into an uppercut from Vieira. #T1#
Murray is looking to chop away at Vieira's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Vieira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vieira.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray.
Murray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Vieira rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vieira up against the cage.
Vieira lands with a left to the head.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Vieira working aggressively here.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieira swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Murray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vieira.
Vieira misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murray scores a nice knee to the body.
Murray leaning against his opponent.
Murray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vieira avoids it.
Vieira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vieira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
#TD#
Vieira jumps guard.
Vieira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Murray pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Murray felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Murray looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vieira working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Murray's thigh. Murray counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Vieira passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vieira wants to control but Murray is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murray is just riding it out for now. Vieira eventually gives up the hold.
Murray is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira 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#
Vieira throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vieira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vieira lands with a good body shot.
Vieira cracks a nice hook into Murray's ribs.
Vieira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vieira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murray.
Vieira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tests Murray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murray throws a wild body kick that Vieira sees coming a mile off.
Murray throws a wild body kick that Vieira sees coming a mile off.
Murray misses with a body kick.
Vieira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Murray throws a wild body kick that Vieira sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Murray throws a lazy body kick
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick from Murray.
Eduardo Vieira is winning the standup battle so far.
Vieira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vieira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray misses with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vieira scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Vieira finds it's way through Murray's defenses.
Murray throws a series of punches but Vieira moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Murray takes one on the button.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieira.
Vieira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vieira takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Vieira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray feints a counter leg kick.
Vieira cracks Murray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vieira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Vieira scores with a punch to the head.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
Vieira lands with a good body shot.
Vieira lands with an uppercut that bounces Murray off the cage and back into range.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vieira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murray misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it.
Vieira misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Vieira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murray.
Murray tries to bum rush Vieira with a series of wild strikes but Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vieira misses with the combination.
Vieira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murray drops his hands momentarily and Vieira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vieira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murray's head.
Vieira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murray throws a push kick but Vieira slaps the foot to one side.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vieira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murray on the side of the head.
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Murray moves forwards but Vieira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
Vieira punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
Vieira looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Vieira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Vieira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Vieira.
Murray is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vieira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vieira throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Murray tries a low kick but Vieira avoids it.
Vieira misses with the combination.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Murray is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vieira misses with a jab to the body
and Murray counters with a one-two to the body.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murray misses with a left hand
and Vieira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieira throws out the jab.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Murray's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Vieira blocks the leg kick.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2##CL#
Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Vieira won't want to take too many of those.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray is struggling to control the position.
Vieira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow. #TD#
Vieira gets control of Murray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vieira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murray won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
Murray wants to get up but he can't break Vieira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Murray wants to stand and escape but instead Vieira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Murray keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Murray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Vieira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Murray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vieira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira passes Murray's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Vieira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray trying to hold on to Vieira's head to control him but Vieira postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Murray scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vieira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Murray counters with an inside leg kick.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vieira lands with a right hand.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray connects with the punch.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Murray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira lands a jab.
Vieira throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Vieira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murray on the side of the head.
Vieira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Vieira lands a right hook to the body.
Murray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Murray tries to get set, Vieira tries to push him back and clinch up but Murray manages to avoid the attempt.
Vieira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vieira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murray's head backwards.
Both fighters circling a little - Murray finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vieira throws a combination that misses
and Murray counters with a leg kick.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vieira takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira lands a body shot.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Murray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murray misses the jab.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Murray throws a push kick but Vieira slaps the foot to one side.
Murray slips a straight right by Vieira.
A lazy body kick from Murray
and Vieira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murray tries to move into range but Vieira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Vieira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Vieira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murray thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vieira if he has to take too many more of those.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murray tried to score with a low kick but Vieira checks it.
Vieira throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Vieira sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vieira dips to his left and cracks Murray with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Vieira.
Vieira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vieira's corner calls for a 1-2. Vieira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good shot there by Vieira.
Murray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Vieira - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vieira.
Vieira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira blocks a head kick by Murray.
Murray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vieira is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira had his way with Joseph Murray 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#
Vieira slips a straight right by Murray.
Vieira throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Vieira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murray slips under a jab from Vieira.
Murray throws the kick towards the body but Vieira avoids it.
It looked like Vieira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray thuds his shin into the meat of Vieira's side.
Murray scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vieira cracks Murray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vieira closes the distance but Murray moves to the side
and Murray counters with a body kick that stops Vieira in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Vieira misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Vieira.
Vieira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Vieira scores with a nice head shot.
Murray misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Vieira misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Vieira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Vieira.
Vieira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murray walks into a stiff left hand from Vieira.
Murray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murray is looking to land body kicks.
Vieira is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Murray.
Vieira throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray looks to throw a body kick
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray tries to land a body kick
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira slips a straight right by Murray.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray scoring well with a low kick there.
Vieira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Vieira misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murray misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira counters with a left and a right that stings Murray.
Murray scores with a push kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Vieira. That snapped Murray's head back.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Murray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murray throws a right hand that Vieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieira also avoids with ease.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vieira avoids a kick to the body.
Vieira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Vieira connects with a nice looking jab.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray looks to land a body kick but Vieira moved away.
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Murray throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Murray slips a jab from Vieira.
Murray counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vieira cracks Murray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murray misses with a double jab
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vieira lands a jab to Murray's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Vieira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vieira 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 Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Vieira!
Eduardo Vieira is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Eduardo Vieira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
The Beatdown: SEMIS
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Murray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray throws a head kick that half lands.
Murray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murray.
Murray throws a head kick that Dar semi-blocks.
Dar throws a head kick that misses
and Murray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murray scores with a nice head shot.
Murray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Murray.
Dar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dar misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Dar shoots for a double leg takedown but Murray sprawls well. He's pushed Dar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joseph Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Dar.
Murray lands a nice looking body kick.
Dar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
Murray lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dar takes a step back to recover.
Murray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dar's sensitive parts.
Dar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dar scrambles back to his feet.
Murray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dar fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murray.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Murray goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Murray slams his shin into Dar's torso.
Murray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murray lands a nice looking body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murray.
Murray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dar shoots in but no luck this time.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murray lands with a kick to the temple. Dar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Dar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murray counters with a body kick.
Dar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Dar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dar looks winded!
Murray lands a head kick!
Dar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray sizes up Dar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dar has his takedown stuffed
and Murray counters with a nice leg kick.
Dar fails with the takedown
and Murray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Murray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murray lands with a kick to the temple. Dar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murray.
Dar drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray throws a head kick that half lands.
Dar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Dar's front leg but catches the back leg as Dar tries to avoid it.
Joseph Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Dar's front leg but catches the back leg as Dar tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Murray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dar misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray lands with a slapping head kick.
Murray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murray!
Murray lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murray to the ground. Dar is now in Murray's guard.
Dar won't allow Murray to get back to his feet.
Murray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dar on the ground.#T1#
Murray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dar prevents Murray from getting back to his feet.
Murray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murray counters with a leg kick.
Dar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murray lands a head kick!
#T3#
Dar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murray avoids it really well and circles away.
Joseph Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Dar.
Murray connects with a leg kick. Dar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dar takes one to the chin there.
Murray tests Dar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murray.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Dar's front leg but catches the back leg as Dar tries to avoid it. #T4#
Dar misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murray lands a head kick. Dar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murray scores with a head kick. Dar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murray lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray stuns Dar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Murray.
Crunch! Murray slams his shin into Dar's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Murray dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Murray tries to keep at a distance but Dar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Dar controls his hands.
Murray pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dar or not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dar looking for a takedown.
Murray stalling the fight.
#T1#
Murray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Murray is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Murray to the mat. Murray regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dar looking to pass the guard.
Dar prevents Murray from getting back to his feet.
Murray pulls Dar in close to his closed guard and prevents Dar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murray is looking to stand up but Dar isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Murray is pulling down on Dar's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murray!
Dar drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murray connects with a jab.
Dar shoots in but no luck this time.
Noam Dar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Dar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joseph Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Dar.
Dar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murray thows a body kick. Dar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Dar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murray throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dar avoids it.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dar can do to turn this around?
Murray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murray jabs at Dar's body.
Murray scoring well with a low kick there.
Murray scores with a leg kick.
#T4##TD2#
Dar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murray did well to prevent Dar getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Dar prevents Murray from standing back up.
Dar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murray knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murray wants to get back to full guard.
Murray is trying to stand.
Murray keeping hold of Dar's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murray tries to kick Dar off but Dar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murray, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Murray!
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 1
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Tasker shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tasker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Tasker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murray's guard.
Tasker 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.
Murray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tasker trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray is trying to control the position but Tasker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Tasker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.
Murray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tasker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick from Murray lands but Tasker takes it in his stride.
Murray takes a swing at Tasker's ribcage but misses.
Murray has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murray enables Tasker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tasker tries to free his leg and advance position but Murray is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tasker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tasker is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Murray controlling the position.
Tasker postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Tasker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tasker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Tasker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murray throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Tasker is out of range.
Murray lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tasker will feel that in the morning.
Murray throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tasker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tasker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Tasker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tasker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murray to the ground. Tasker is now in Murray's guard.
Tasker is breathing heavily.
Murray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murray looking to control.
#T4#
Murray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tasker controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murray has Tasker pulled in close to control his posture.
Tasker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Murray 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#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murray.
Tasker misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a thumping low kick.
Tasker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Murray. No joy for Tasker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Tasker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasker has his takedown stuffed
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray thows a body kick. Tasker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tasker shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Tasker off the cage and back into range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murray.
Tasker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tasker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tasker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Tasker with a poor takedown
and Murray counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Joseph Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Murray catches Tasker right on the button with a cross.
Tasker shoots in but no luck this time.
Murray connects with the punch.
Joseph Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tasker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD#
Tasker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
Tasker wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Murray trying to control the position.
Murray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tasker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Tasker trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tasker passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray is trying to control but Tasker passes into side control!
Murray can't do much from the bottom here.
Tasker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Murray! #T3#
Murray is looking to improve his position but Tasker isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tasker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tasker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Murray tries to lock up and control but Tasker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tasker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tasker landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Tasker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tasker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tasker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Murray to take his back!
Tasker controls the position.
Murray just trying to survive but Tasker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray tries to roll but Tasker sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Murray 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#
Tasker with a poor takedown
and Murray counters with a good, hard body kick but Tasker shrugs it off.
Murray cracks Tasker with an open hand slap.#TD#
Tasker dives in and scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
Tasker pushes down on Murray's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Tasker seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
Tasker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tasker lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Tasker is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Tasker controlling the action here.
Murray wants to improve his position but Tasker is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tasker moves nicely into side control.
Murray avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tasker.
Tasker controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Tasker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murray, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Tasker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tasker is staying tight to Murray's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Murray is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tasker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tasker misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tasker misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tasker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Tasker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murray counters with a thumping low kick.
Tasker takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Murray gets caught flat footed, as Tasker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murray being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tasker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Tasker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murray 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Murray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Murray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murray there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph Murray has been cut.
Ortega has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murray.
Murray throws a body kick that misses
and Ortega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ortega shoots for a takedown but Murray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murray throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murray.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Murray.
Murray tries to land a front kick but Ortega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortega somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoni Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray misses with the body kick
and Ortega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murray thinking. #T1#
Ortega shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ortega slips a jab from Murray.
Murray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ortega moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray misses with the body kick#TD#
and Ortega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortega.
Murray being controlled here, momentarily.
Murray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ortega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Murray working a defensive guard here.
Murray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortega controls the pace.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Ortega tries to counter by clinching up but Murray breaks away and moves out of range.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Ortega saw that one coming.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Murray gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Nice defenses there by Ortega.
Ortega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Ortega tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Ortega with that takedown attempt.
Ortega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray throws a nice head kick!
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Ortega tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murray manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Murray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ortega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray misses with a head kick.
Ortega is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murray.
Ortega walks into a left hand.
Ortega blocks a head kick by Murray.
#TD#
Ortega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Ortega escapes and gets back to his feet.
Murray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortega's head backwards.#TD#
Ortega gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Ortega decides to stand back up.
Murray scores with a push kick.
Murray leaves Ortega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Murray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray throws a push kick but Ortega slaps the foot to one side.
Ortega misses with a double jab
and Murray counters with a good low kick that Ortega was not able to check.
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Murray gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.
Ortega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoni Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray connects with an inside leg kick.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortega tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses.
Murray throws a jab when Ortega was well out of range.#T2#
Ortega fails with the takedown
and Murray counters with a head kick. That will keep Ortega thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Ortega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortega shoots in but no luck this time.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Murray misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming. #T3#
Murray throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Murray. No joy for Ortega on that attempt.
Murray follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murray lands with a nice body kick.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
Ortega closes the distance and clinches up with Murray, looking for a takedown. Ortega pushes Murray against the cage but Murray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Ortega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ortega lands with an uppercut that bounces Murray off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Murray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortega.
Murray throws a body kick that misses.
Murray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortega.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Ortega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
#CL#
Ortega drives through and clinches with Murray against the cage.
Murray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch but Murray keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Murray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
Ortega sets himself, and Murray steps forward looking for the clinch! Ortega avoids it this time.#CL2#
Murray forces Ortega back against the cage and clinches.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
Ortega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Murray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ortega on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ortega will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega wants to clinch
and Murray counters with a solid body kick.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray scores with a push kick.#T1#
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoni Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega connects with a looping right hand.
Murray lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega throws a nice head kick!
Ortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortega.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Ortega dives in and scores a takedown into Murray's guard.#T2#
Murray keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Murray has Ortega pulled in close to control his posture.
Ortega trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Murray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Murray gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.
Murray steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ortega.#CL#
Ortega rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage.
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray presses Ortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Ortega is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Murray.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray lands a body punch.
Murray scores a nice knee to the body.
Murray working Ortega over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Raoni Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short left from Ortega.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murray 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Murray!
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