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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Bender misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bender throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Eamonn Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Bender. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bender tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bender but Bender pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bender tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into Bender's guard.
We've been hearing that Murphy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy postures up.
Bender wants to hit a switch here but Murphy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bender there!
Murphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Bender working to try and regain half guard.
Bender is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bender can't escape the position.
Murphy blocks Bender's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bender is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bender tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Murphy controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Bender is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bender can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SU#
Murphy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bender goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Eamonn Murphy has been cut.
Bender pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Bender.
Bender lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bender defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eamonn Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bender drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eamonn Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eamonn Murphy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bender walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Bender shows good takedown defense.
Bender tries to clinch up#TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murphy advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bender is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bender for as long as he can get away with.
Bender tries to control but Murphy manages to take his back.
Murphy biding his time, controlling Bender. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy gets his hands free as Bender looks to control.
Bender wants to get back to his feet.
I really don't envy Bender right now.
Bender is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Murphy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Further stalling from Murphy.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Murphy is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bender is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Bender right now.
Murphy continues to stall.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bender can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bender trying to get back to his feet but Murphy is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eamonn Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eamonn Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bender fails to land with a series of punches.
Bender rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bender defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Bender into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bender fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Bender avoids it well and moves away.
Bender is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bender as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Bender darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.#BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Bender ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Bender counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bender stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bender wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eamonn Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bender stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Eamonn Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bender shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Bender tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bender.
Bender displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bender tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Murphy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Bender shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bender wants to counter with a clinch but Murphy pushes him away.
Bender shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bender gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Duster Bender has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Bender pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy letting Bender take a breather here.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bender has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Bender prevents the takedown attempt.
Bender fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Bender shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Bender manages to break the clinch.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bender pinned against the cage. Bender gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Bender.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bender is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Bender throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Bender does no damage.
Bender misses with a takedown
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duster Bender seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bender throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Bender with that takedown attempt. #T4##TD#
Murphy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bender did well to prevent Murphy getting side control.
Bender is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Murphy stalling.
Eamonn Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duster Bender comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Aure throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Aure finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Aure drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aure jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murphy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Murphy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Aure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murphy pulls Aure in close to his closed guard and prevents Aure from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aure drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murphy dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Aure looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Aure looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into side control.
Aure tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Murphy stalls from top position.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aure on the ground.
Aure is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aure is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murphy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aure tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aure prevents Murphy from moving into mount.
Aure tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.#SU#
Murphy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Aure fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aure shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Aure keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aure looks winded!#T3##TD#
Murphy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aure looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Murphy tries to advance to mount but Aure denies him.
Aure is trying to get back to half guard.
Aure trying to remain calm as Murphy controls from the top position.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aure is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Murphy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Aure is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murphy off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Aure tightening his grip on Murphy, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Aure has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Murphy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Aure will probably get the nod.
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#
Aure tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Murphy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aure or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aure changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Aure manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Aure is quick to defend against it.
Eamonn Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Aure.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Aure moves out of range easily.
Aure tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aure tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Aure actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Aure actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Eamonn Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aure is breathing heavily.#T1#
Aure wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aure is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Aure is retaining full guard.
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aure has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Aure's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Murphy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Aure to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Murphy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Aure pulls down on the head and he's put Murphy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ivan Aure!
A relieved looking Ivan Aure thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Eamonn Murphy has been cut.#CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Mendez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mendez wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Mendez is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Murphy gets control of Mendez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murphy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.#SUB#
Mendez wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Murphy's closed guard. He's half up but Murphy has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Murphy pivots and extends the arm, Mendez falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Murphy! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eamonn Murphy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Murphy backs off Aure throws a huge counter combo but Murphy manages to avoid it all.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Aure fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aure or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad. #TD#
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aure's guard.#SUB2#
Aure pushes a forearm under Murphy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Murphy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Aure!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Aure thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Storm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Storm's guard.
Storm trying to strike off his back.
Murphy pushes down on Storm's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU#
Murphy stands up out of the half guard.
Storm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Storm ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eamonn Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kely Storm.#TD#
Storm tries to sprawl but Murphy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Storm wants to stand back up but Murphy manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Storm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Storm throws a combination. Murphy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Eamonn Murphy has been cut.#CL#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##TD#
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Storm is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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 keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Storm gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murphy regains guard.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Storm passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Storm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Storm in particular looking to stall.
Murphy is looking to control Storm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Storm is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Storm content to control rather than advance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Storm has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Storm is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Storm to get the leverage.
Storm prevents Murphy from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Storm is controlling the pace.
Storm trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.
Murphy is trying to control but Storm manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kely Storm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eamonn Murphy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy shoots in but Storm avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Murphy drives through with a takedown into Storm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Storm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Storm trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Storm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Storm's legs - danger averted.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Storm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy advances to half guard.
Storm trying to control from the bottom.
Storm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murphy's back!
I really don't envy Murphy right now.
#SUB2#
Murphy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Storm's arms.
Storm controlling well, preventing Murphy from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Storm controlling the positon.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Storm gets his hands free as Murphy looks to control. #SUB2#
Storm is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Storm keeps control of the position as Murphy tries to break free.
#T3#
Storm struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Storm has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Murphy is in real trouble here. Storm gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Murphy is tapping out! Storm wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kely Storm!
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