Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C224: Kahn vs Dracul
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Wilson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
We've been informed that Murhaa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice body kick there by Wilson.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Murhaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Wilson has knocked Murhaa down with a huge combo! Wilson steps away and waves a wobbly Murhaa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Ispa Murhaa has been cut.#T1#
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson throws a solid leg kick but Murhaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilson.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.#CL#
Wilson clinches up against the cage.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson counters with a body kick. #T2#
Murhaa throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wilson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murhaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson lands with a hook. Murhaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Wilson counters with a body kick.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Jab from Murhaa.#T3#
Wilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murhaa lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Murhaa defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa unleashes a big counter combination but Wilson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murhaa throws a combination that misses
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Wilson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murhaa! Wilson lets Murhaa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Murhaa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson delivers a nice body kick.
Murhaa looks winded!
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson. #T4#
Wilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson presses Murhaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as Murhaa tries to tie him up.
Murhaa wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
I was talking to Wilson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murhaa tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Murhaa takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murhaa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Wilson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa misses with a hook #KD#
and Wilson counters with a crisp one two that drops Murhaa! Wilson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Murhaa to his feet! Murhaa is in big trouble!
Murhaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Murhaa drops his hands momentarily and Wilson needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Murhaa just on the top of the head. Murhaa drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Murhaa - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blade Wilson!
A relieved looking Blade Wilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C218: Nakagawa vs Giovanni II
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Parker feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Parker moves forwards but Murhaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa misses the jab.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker lands a head shot.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Parker is looking for the big counter here.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Murhaa misses with a body punch
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
Parker throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Murhaa throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing. #T2#
Parker cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa swings for the body but Parker moves out of range. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Parker sends Murhaa down but not out. Parker dives into side control looking to finish.
Murhaa is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SU2#
Parker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Parker.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parker cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Parker blocks a jab.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Parker misses.
Murhaa moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
A big left from Parker misses.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Parker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Parker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker misses with a straight right.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Parker lands a really nice looking cross but Murhaa seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Murhaa.
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!
Parker connects with a high kick.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Parker misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Parker moves out of range of the leg kick from Murhaa.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Parker lands a jab.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Murhaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.
Jacob Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murhaa.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Parker feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murhaa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murhaa throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Murhaa's head back.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Murhaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parker throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Parker tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Murhaa is rocked!
Parker cracks Murhaa with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Murhaa tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Parker pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Murhaa is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C210: Kahn vs Nakagawa
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Shipilov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov throws a big shot that misses.
Shipilov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Shipilov throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Shipilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shipilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Shipilov drops Murhaa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murhaa looks back up at him and smiles so Shipilov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa thumps Shipilov with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Shipilov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a double jab
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Murhaa walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Shipilov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Shipilov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Shipilov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C204: Man vs McWrestler V
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Frost's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhaa under the eye.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Darren Frost has been cut.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Murhaa is rocked!
Jab from Murhaa.
Frost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Frost is rocked!
Nice jab there from Frost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost slips a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Murhaa drops his hands momentarily and Frost takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Frost counters with a nice right hand that sends Murhaa toppling to the canvas! Murhaa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Frost finish him?!
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Frost is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Murhaa's head back.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a nice body kick.
Murhaa lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back.
Murhaa lands a body shot. #T2#
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a nice strike.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Frost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.#T3#
Frost misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Frost didn't see that one coming.
Oh Frost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frost misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa scores with a push kick.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
A jab from Frost misses.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murhaa cracks Frost with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Frost tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Murhaa pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Frost is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!

Event: C190: Dos Anjos vs Xiaodong
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Giovanni throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Giovanni misses the body punch
and Murhaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Giovanni moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Giovanni misses.
Giovanni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murhaa momentarily.
Giovanni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giovanni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Giovanni.
Murhaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giovanni blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
As Murhaa looks to move away, Giovanni throws a big counter combo but Murhaa just gets out of the way.#T1#
A head kick misses from Giovanni.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Giovanni counters with a thumping low kick.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Giovanni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giovanni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Giovanni slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Giovanni misses the target.
Giovanni misses with a body shot
and Murhaa counters with a left to the body.
Giovanni throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Giovanni with a nice calf kick.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Giovanni moves out of range easily.
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Giovanni's body. Giovanni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been informed that Murhaa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa darts in trying to clinch
and Giovanni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Giovanni scores with a jab to the body.
Giovanni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Giovanni looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Giovanni connects with a leg kick.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Giovanni is just out of range.
Giovanni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Giovanni's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Giovanni scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giovanni.
Murhaa lands a head kick. Giovanni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murhaa wants to clinch up but Giovanni keeps it at a distance.
Giovanni misses with a looping right.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Giovanni moves out of range easily.
Giovanni throws a head kick that misses
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Giovanni gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giovanni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murhaa throws a hook but Giovanni avoids it easily.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giovanni connects with the punch.#T4#
Murhaa avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giovanni throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Giovanni thows a leg kick but Murhaa checks it
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Giovanni blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giovanni.
Murhaa throws a lazy head kick
and Giovanni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murhaa throws a lazy head kick
and Giovanni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Giovanni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Giovanni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Giovanni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Giovanni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Giovanni throws a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Murhaa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Giovanni has got the better of the exchanges.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Giovanni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Giovanni looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giovanni.
Some wild striking there from Giovanni.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa throws a big counter head kick but Giovanni avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Giovanni's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni misses with a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murhaa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Giovanni - the referee stops the clock and Murhaa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Giovanni. Murhaa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Giovanni misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giovanni throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Sonny Giovanni is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Giovanni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Giovanni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murhaa just manages to avoid it.
Giovanni throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Giovanni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giovanni connects with a high kick.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Giovanni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Giovanni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Giovanni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Giovanni lands a big uppercut and Murhaa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Murhaa looks OK. Giovanni waves Murhaa back to his feet!#ROC#Murhaa is rocked!
Murhaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
Giovanni throws a quick head kick that knocks Murhaa silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Giovanni is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sonny Giovanni!
A very excited looking Sonny Giovanni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C178: Taneyev vs Kahn IV
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Murhaa clinches up with Obaminator and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Obaminator moves out of range easily.
Obaminator misses with a head kick.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Obaminator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obaminator blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obaminator blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Obaminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Obaminator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa looks to land a combination but Obaminator avoids it well.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obaminator counters with a good, hard body kick but Murhaa shrugs it off. #CL2#
Murhaa has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator gets through Murhaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Obaminator prevents a body shot from Murhaa. #T1#
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Obaminator controls the action.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murhaa looks winded!#BC2#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Obaminator changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obaminator works the jab nicely.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
Obaminator throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Obaminator cracks Murhaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Obaminator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obaminator tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obaminator lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa wants to clinch
and Obaminator counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Murhaa is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Obaminator Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Murhaa is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barack Obaminator!
After winning the bout, Barack Obaminator thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Murhaa moves in looking to clinch but Mandiang pushes him off.
Mandiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang shoots in for a double leg but Murhaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang drops his hands momentarily and Murhaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mandiang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa gets through Mandiang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Mandiang avoids the punch easily.
Mandiang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mandiang or perhaps it was just good defense by Murhaa, which made it look bad. #T1#
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mandiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murhaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Mandiang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aboubacar Mandiang.
Murhaa scores with a jab. Mandiang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mandiang shoots for a double leg takedown but Murhaa sprawls well. He's pushed Mandiang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Mandiang.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Mandiang's head back.
Mandiang shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.#T2#
Murhaa throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandiang unleashes a big counter combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Murhaa drives through and clinches with Mandiang against the cage.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang pushes off an throws an elbow but Murhaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murhaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Murhaa clinches up against the cage.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Mandiang slips a jab and a cross from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Mandiang counters with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandiang.
Mandiang has a takedown stuffed.
Murhaa throws a big counter combination but Mandiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Mandiang looks for a takedown but Murhaa sprawls well.
Murhaa scores with a head kick. Mandiang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murhaa misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mandiang or perhaps it was just good defense by Murhaa, which made it look bad.
Murhaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mandiang's hands.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Murhaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Mandiang. Mandiang gets slowly back to his feet.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.#CL#
Murhaa clinches up with Mandiang and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Mandiang breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang closes the distance and clinches up with Murhaa, looking for a takedown. Mandiang pushes Murhaa against the cage but Murhaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa lands a jab.#CL2#
Mandiang moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandiang.
Murhaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandiang tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away. #CL2#
Mandiang closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa is trying to force a seperation but Mandiang has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa stops a takedown attempt from Mandiang.
Murhaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murhaa wants to clinch.
Mandiang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mandiang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murhaa defends it nicely.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tries to bum rush Mandiang with a series of wild strikes but Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murhaa is looking to clinch.
Murhaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Mandiang shoots for a takedown but Murhaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murhaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mandiang counters with a nice body shot.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandiang can do to turn this around?#T1#
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Mandiang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mandiang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhaa wants to clinch
enabling Mandiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandiang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mandiang shoots in but Murhaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aboubacar Mandiang.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the body
and Mandiang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murhaa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mandiang throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A nice combination there by Murhaa. #CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mandiang tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandiang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murhaa's waist but Murhaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mandiang off to one side.
A head kick misses from Murhaa. #CL2#
Mandiang has closed the distance and engaged Murhaa in a clinch.
Mandiang keeps control of Murhaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Mandiang instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Murhaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murhaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Mandiang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mandiang wants to clinch.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandiang.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mandiang is defended easily by Murhaa.
Mandiang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murhaa pinned against the cage. Murhaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mandiang avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murhaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Murhaa clinches with his opponent.
Murhaa misses with some punches. #T4#
Mandiang takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Mandiang tightens his grip and picks Murhaa up, before dumping him to the ground. Murhaa manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Murhaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa seems keen to control Mandiang's posture.
Mandiang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mandiang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang'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#
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.#CL#
Murhaa gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Mandiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away. #CL2#
Mandiang rushes Murhaa and presses him up against the cage.
Mandiang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murhaa smiles and moves away.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Mandiang avoids them all with ease.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang shoots in but no luck this time.
Murhaa tries to clinch up but Mandiang circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandiang wants to counter the offense by Murhaa and move into the clinch position.
No luck for Mandiang with that takedown attempt.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aboubacar Mandiang.
Mandiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Mandiang shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang looks for a takedown but Murhaa sprawls well.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhaa misses with a wild combination.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mandiang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mandiang tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
Murhaa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Mandiang is looking for the big counter here.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Mandiang.
Mandiang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murhaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mandiang somewhat.
Mandiang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mandiang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murhaa swivels and escapes.
Mandiang throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murhaa is fending him off so far but Mandiang persists. Nope, Murhaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandiang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murhaa defends it nicely.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang dives in for a single leg takedown but Murhaa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Murhaa. #T3#
Mandiang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murhaa's waist but Murhaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mandiang off to one side.
Murhaa lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Mandiang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murhaa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mandiang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Mandiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
Mandiang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mandiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhaa looks to land a combination but Mandiang avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Murhaa. #CL2#
Mandiang clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murhaa to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Mandiang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murhaa circles away.
A head kick by Murhaa misses #CL2#
and Mandiang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murhaa has had enough of the clinch but Mandiang keeps him there for the moment.
Mandiang prevents Murhaa from breaking the clinch.
Mandiang goes for a takedown attempt but Murhaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to bum rush Mandiang with a series of wild strikes but Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murhaa, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!

Event: CFC Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Murhaa throws a push kick but Bob slaps the foot to one side.
Bob cracks Murhaa with an open hand slap.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Bob's head.
Bob thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
Bob fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bob is looking to clinch.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Bob is wise to it.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Bob down.
Murhaa takes one to the chin there.
Bob's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhaa under the eye.
Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob moves out of range of the leg kick from Murhaa.
Bob tries a head kick but it misses.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a jab when Bob was well out of range.
Bob half committed to a counter leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bob 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bob looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bob.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bob throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it. #T1#
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Bob is out of range.
Bob connects with a nice looking jab.
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bob blocks a leg kick.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa ducks right into an uppercut from Bob.
Bob misses with a hook.
Bob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Donk. Murhaa catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Bob blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bob checks it well.
Bob thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bob throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Murhaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bob avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Bob throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bob chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bob connects with a single shot there.
Bob wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Murhaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Donk. Murhaa catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
Murhaa lands with an overhand left.
Bob connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Bob fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Bob tries to pull guard but Murhaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Bob drops back down to his feet.
Bob lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Bob misses with some punches.
Bob swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murhaa scores with a hook.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Murhaa misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Murhaa.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Bob is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Murhaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bob swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bob on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bob doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murhaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
Bob scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bob. #T4#
Murhaa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bob backs up against the cage.
Bob moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bob checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Bob throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bob takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick from Bob.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Murhaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
Bob shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bob misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Murhaa misses.
Jab from Bob.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Silent Bob.
I think Bob 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:10

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

Event: C138: Bong vs. Kilgore
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Murhaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shipilov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Shipilov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shipilov lands with an overhand left.#KD#
Shipilov lands a big head kick that sends Murhaa tumbling to the mat! Shipilov takes a step backwards and waves Murhaa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Shipilov counters with a head kick that drops Murhaa to the mat! Murhaa scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Murhaa is rocked!
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Shipilov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Shipilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shipilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shipilov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Shipilov.
Murhaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shipilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shipilov misses with a head kick.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shipilov connects with a looping right hand.
Shipilov misses with a left hand
and Murhaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shipilov misses with a head kick. #T2#
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Shipilov moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa throws a jab when Shipilov was well out of range.
Murhaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shipilov rather than just go for the knockout.
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shipilov looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Shipilov avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shipilov looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhaa slips under a jab.#T3#
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Shipilov.
Shipilov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shipilov throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Shipilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Shipilov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shipilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa wants to clinch but Shipilov slips to the side
and Shipilov counters with a series of strikes. Murhaa will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Shipilov throws a right hand that misses
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Murhaa clinches up with Shipilov and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shipilov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shipilov lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Shipilov.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shipilov.
Shipilov can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Shipilov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shipilov misses with the head strike.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa presses Shipilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa gets through Shipilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Shipilov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shipilov staying out of range there.
Shipilov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shipilov connects with a crisp jab.
Shipilov throws a combination that misses
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shipilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shipilov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shipilov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murhaa thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
Shipilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sergey Shipilov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL2#
Murhaa moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Shipilov breaks the clinch.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Shipilov counters with a series of strikes. Murhaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shipilov lands a really nice looking cross but Murhaa seems unphased.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body #KD#
and Shipilov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murhaa! Shipilov lets Murhaa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Murhaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Shipilov finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Shipilov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Murhaa seems to have recovered his senses.
Shipilov throws a quick head kick that knocks Murhaa silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Shipilov is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergey Shipilov!
Our winner, Sergey Shipilov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C130: Graves vs. De Minaur
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wojcik throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Murhaa thows a leg kick but Wojcik checks it
and Wojcik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
Wojcik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wojcik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wojcik tries to move into range but Murhaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wojcik blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Wojcik lands with an overhand left.
Wojcik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Wojcik throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Wojcik swings widly with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Murhaa cracks Wojcik with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Murhaa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wojcik to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Wojcik misses its intended target.
Wojcik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wojcik throws out the jab.
Murhaa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Wojcik.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Wojcik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa.
Wojcik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wojcik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Wojcik.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Wojcik misses its target.#T3#
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Wojcik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wojcik lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Wojcik lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Wojcik's head but Wojcik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa wants to slow Wojcik down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Wojcik misses the target.
Wojcik lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Murhaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Wojcik off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Wojcik moves into the clinch.
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!
Murhaa is trying to break the clinch but Wojcik is controlling him.
Wojcik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Wojcik avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa trying to land knees to the body.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murhaa.
Wojcik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wojcik tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murhaa.
Still in the clinch, Wojcik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojcik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murhaa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wojcik gets through Murhaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa is trying to break the clinch but Wojcik is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa has had enough of the clinch but Wojcik keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryszard Wojcik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wojcik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murhaa takes one on the button.
Wojcik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wojcik scores with a jab.
Wojcik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhaa counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa thows a leg kick but Wojcik checks it #CL#
and Wojcik moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
Wojcik avoids the body shot from Murhaa. #T1#
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Wojcik saw that one coming.
It looked like Wojcik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryszard Wojcik is winning the standup battle so far.
Wojcik throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Wojcik lands with a straight right. Murhaa didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Wojcik rushes Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wojcik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wojcik working Murhaa over with knees to the body.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wojciks head.
Wojcik has Murhaa pressed against the cage, preventing Murhaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wojcik missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojcik. #T2#
Wojcik misses with a body punch.
Wojcik blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Wojcik lands a good knee to the midsection. Murhaa won't want to take too many of those.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Murhaa avoids the damage to the body.
Wojcik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wojcik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Ryszard Wojcik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murhaa is defending well for now.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Wojcik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Murhaa avoids the damage to the body.
Wojcik throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojcik lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojcik pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Murhaa avoids the damage to the body.
Wojcik lands a knee to the body. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik landing knees to the body.
Wojcik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wojcik crunches a lovely knee into Murhaa's ribcage.
Wojcik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murhaa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Wojcik.
Wojcik working Murhaa over with knees to the body.
Murhaa working hard to break the clinch.#KD#
Wojcik drops Murhaa with a big knee straight up the middle! Murhaa is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Murhaa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ispa Murhaa has been cut.
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!
Wojcik lands an uppercut, right on the button! Murhaa tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryszard Wojcik!
Ryszard Wojcik is the new middleweight champion!

Event: C126: Road vs. Chellios
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Cranio avoids them all with ease.
Cranio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the body.
Murhaa lands with a good body shot.
Cranio walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Cranio digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Cranio's head but Cranio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Cranio swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Cranio.
Murhaa lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
Jab, jab by Cranio - just one landing.
Cranio lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhaa's head.
Murhaa thows a leg kick but Cranio checks it
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cranio.
Cranio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cranio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murhaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Cranio off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cranio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa thows a leg kick but Cranio checks it
and Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Cranio avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Cranio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Murhaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Cranio.
Cranio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cranio fails to land.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Murhaa avoids the elbow strike from Cranio, against the cage.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Cranio.
Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa dodges an elbow strike from Cranio.
Cranio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cranio.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cranio.
Cranio tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cranio tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Cranio back against the cage.
Cranio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Cranio throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Cranio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Cranio lands a shoulder strike.
Cranio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cranio missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Cranio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks right into an uppercut from Cranio.
Murhaa moves out of range as Cranio strikes.
Cranio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cranio's knee momentarily.
Cranio throws a shot to the body.
Cranio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murhaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cranio staying out of range there.
Cranio misses with a looping right.
Murhaa scores with the left hand. Cranio knows he should have avoided that one.
Cranio moves forwards but Murhaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quebra Cranio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quebra Cranio's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Murhaa jabs at Cranio's body.
Cranio misses with a hook.
Cranio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murhaa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cranio misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Cranio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Cranio.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Cranio manages to avoid it.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cranio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Cranio throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing. #T1#
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Cranio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cranio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cranio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cranio misses the jab.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Cranio saw that one coming.
Cranio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cranio momentarily. #CUT#That has opened up Quebra Cranio's cut even more.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cranio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cranio misses the jab.#T2#
Murhaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cranio ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Cranio throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Cranio throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa tried to score with a low kick but Cranio checks it.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Cranio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cranio throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cranio misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Cranio loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa is looking to chop away at Cranio's legs.
Cranio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhaa with a body shot.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Cranio ducked under it nicely.
Cranio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Cranio circles away.
Cranio throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Cranio throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Cranio tries to get set, Murhaa tries to push him back and clinch up but Cranio manages to avoid the attempt.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Cranio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Cranio ducks right into an uppercut from Murhaa.
Cranio scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranio is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cranio! But no joy.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Cranio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cranio looks to land a combination but Murhaa avoids it well.
Murhaa lands with a kick to the temple. Cranio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cranio throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cranio cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Cranio's shoulder, as Cranio tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quebra Cranio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses
and Cranio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Cranio finds it's target.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cranio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cranio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Murhaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cranio.
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cranio manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cranio! But no joy.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a hook but Cranio blocks it.
Cranio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Cranio stuns Murhaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Cranio throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Cranio looks to land a combination. Murhaa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Cranio.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cranio.
Murhaa takes a swing at Cranio's ribcage but misses.
Cranio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cranio walks into a left hand.
Cranio throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.#T2#
Murhaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murhaa tests Cranio's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#The cut above Quebra Cranio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Cranio has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Murhaa.
Murhaa pushes Cranio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cranio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Cranio blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cranio works on Murhaa's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Murhaa takes a shot to the head.
Cranio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quebra Cranio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cranio lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cranio's corner calls for a 1-2. Cranio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Cranio.
Cranio misses with a looping left.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Cranio moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Cranio slips the punch.
Cranio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cranio looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa throws a quick counter head kick but Cranio was just out of range.#T4#
Cranio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa cracks Cranio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cranio swinging wildly here.
Cranio misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cranio.
Cranio is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quebra Cranio.
I think Cranio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: C115: Murhaa vs. Owens
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Owens scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Owens misses.
Owens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murhaa 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.#CL#
Murhaa gets a clinch. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Owens throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Owens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Owens throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Owens off the cage and back into range.
Owens throws a series of punches but Murhaa avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens connects with a crisp jab.
Owens throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Owens works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Owens slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Owens tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
Owens digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Owens is looking to land body kicks.
Owens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
A low kick from Owens is predictable there
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##BC2#
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Owens misses with a leg kick.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Owens.
Owens connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Mustafa Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with an elbow strike.
Owens lands a left hand.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa dodges an elbow strike from Owens.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land. #T3#
Owens has Murhaa pressed against the cage, preventing Murhaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Owens struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Owens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Owens.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
Owens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Owens pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the body
and Owens counters with a stiff right hand.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Murhaa avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
Owens lands a front kick.#T4#
Owens clobbers Murhaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Owens counters by moving into the clinch.
Owens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Owens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murhaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Owens lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Murhaa.
Owens throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Owens.
Owens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Owens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Owens.
Owens lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa tries to work over Owens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Owens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owens blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Owens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Owens blocks a jab.
Owens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD2#
Owens drops Murhaa with a left and a right! Oh, Murhaa is hurt - Owens dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Murhaa is rocked!
Owens working away.#SU2#
Owens decides to stand back up. Owens steps back and let's Murhaa get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Owens.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Owens is out of range.
Jab from Owens.
Murhaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Murhaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
And Owens responds with a good body kick, but Murhaa manages to step out the way in time.
Murhaa seems to have got his legs back now.
Owens scores with a body shot. #T1#
Owens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murhaa. Murhaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Owens drops Murhaa with a naaaaasty hook - Murhaa is in real trouble here! Owens dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa Owens!
Mustafa Owens is the new middleweight champion!
Mustafa Owens tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C111: Murhaa vs. Wojcik
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Wojcik throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Wojcik's head.#CUT#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Wojcik manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a jab when Wojcik was well out of range.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wojcik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick.
Murhaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Wojcik scores with a jab. Murhaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wojcik! But no joy.
Wojcik throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa blocks a jab.#T1#
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Wojcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik moves to clinch but Murhaa breaks away
and Murhaa counters with a nice body kick.
Wojcik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murhaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wojcik.
Wojcik is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wojcik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wojcik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Murhaa slips under a jab from Wojcik.
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wojcik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Wojcik.
Murhaa connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Wojcik misses its intended target.
It looked like Murhaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wojcik.
Wojcik tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Murhaa throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wojcik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murhaa thinking.
A lazy left from Wojcik finds it's target.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Wojcik checks it.
Wojcik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa walks into a left hand.
Wojcik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wojcik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojcik.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Wojcik scores with a body shot. #T4#
A big right from Wojcik misses.
Murhaa digs a good body shot into Wojcik's ribs.
Wojcik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojcik throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#That has opened up Ryszard Wojcik's cut even more.
A left lands for Wojcik.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wojcik throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Wojcik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wojcik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wojcik slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Wojcik off balance momentarily.
Murhaa throws a hook but Wojcik blocks it.
Wojcik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wojcik throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Wojcik misses its intended target.
Wojcik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
A jab from Wojcik misses. #T1#
Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wojcik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Wojcik blocks the low kick.
Wojcik avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Wojcik throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Wojcik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wojcik misses with a straight left.
Wojcik throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Wojcik jabs Murhaa right on the nose. Murhaa blinks but takes it well.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Wojcik missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wojcik throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wojcik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Wojcik's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Wojcik misses its intended target.
A cross from Wojcik lands.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojcik.
A little jabbing left from Wojcik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Wojcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Wojcik throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wojcik counters with a left to the body.
Wojcik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa cracks Wojcik with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Ryszard Wojcik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wojcik looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Wojcik misses the target.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Wojcik checks the leg kick.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wojcik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wojcik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wojcik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wojcik misses with a wild body shot.
Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Wojcik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A combination from Wojcik does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Murhaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wojcik.
Wojcik slips under a jab from Murhaa.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wojcik slips a jab from Murhaa.
Wojcik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wojcik lands an overhand right.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Wojcik counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Wojcik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Wojcik pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Wojcik is looking to clinch.
Wojcik connects with the punch.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Wojcik's shoulder, as Wojcik tries to avoid the shot.
Wojcik throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Wojcik throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wojcik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wojcik defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
A counter left hand to the body from Murhaa misses its target.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa lands a two punch combo.
Wojcik misses with a left hand
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Wojcik is rocked!#CUT#Ryszard Wojcik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Murhaa throws a pinpoint strike between Wojcik's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Wojcik crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Murhaa scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Ispa Murhaa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: C107: Brandstatter vs. Murhaa
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Murhaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter sizes up Murhaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandstatter walks into a left hand.
Murhaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Brandstatter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murhaa tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Murhaa misses
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter throws a lazy body kick
and Murhaa counters with a good, hard body kick but Brandstatter shrugs it off.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range and Brandstatter settles back down.
Murhaa tries to move into range but Brandstatter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
As Murhaa backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murhaa digs a good hook to Brandstatter's body. #T4#
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Murhaa's ribs.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murhaa takes a step back to recover.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brandstatter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
A counter left hand to the body from Brandstatter misses its target.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Brandstatter cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Brandstatter.
Murhaa works Brandstatter's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Brandstatter misses. #T1#
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Brandstatter misses its target.
Brandstatter moves forwards but Murhaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandstatter on the side of the head.
Murhaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandstatter misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Murhaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Brandstatter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.
Murhaa throws a chopping leg kick but Brandstatter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Murhaa throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa misses with a body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
enabling Brandstatter to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Murhaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range and Murhaa settles back down.
Brandstatter throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a good low kick that Murhaa was not able to check.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa lands with an overhand left.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
A jab from Brandstatter finds it's way through Murhaa's defenses.
Murhaa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter with a nice cross.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brandstatter punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the body
and Brandstatter counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
A low kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brandstatter counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Murhaa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandstatter has got the better of the exchanges.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandstatter thinking.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
It looked like Brandstatter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa.
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!
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murhaa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter clearly takes that round.
That's time! Brandstatter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Murhaa misses
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandstatter. That did some damage!#T1#
Murhaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brandstatter. That one must have hurt.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Murhaa misses
and Brandstatter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murhaa's knee momentarily.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandstatter doesn't seem phased though.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter keeps Murhaa at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Brandstatter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Brandstatter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brandstatter.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a thumping low kick.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Brandstatter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Murhaa's head back.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brandstatter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murhaa's knee momentarily.
Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter had his way with Ispa Murhaa in 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Brandstatter punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Brandstatter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandstatter scrambles back to his feet.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Brandstatter throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandstatter should have avoided that one.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Brandstatter is rocked!#T1#
Brandstatter lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Brandstatter drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Murhaa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Brandstatter's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa is the new middleweight champion!
Ispa Murhaa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: C101: Panda vs. Harrison
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Murhaa throws the left hand but Shipilov avoids the punch easily.
Shipilov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Murhaa clinches up with Shipilov and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Shipilov blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Shipilov.
Shipilov throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Shipilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa slowing the pace effectively.
Shipilov lands a left hand. #BC#
Shipilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Shipilov - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shipilov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Murhaa takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Shipilov tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Shipilov.
Shipilov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shipilov manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Murhaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shipilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murhaa catches Shipilov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
letting Shipilov counter with a right hand. #T2#
A punch combination from Shipilov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa lands a jab to Shipilov's midsection.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Shipilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shipilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shipilov avoids a kick to the body.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Murhaa cracks Shipilov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Shipilov saw that one coming.
Shipilov lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shipilov cracks a nice hook into Murhaa's ribs.
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Shipilov misses with a straight right.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
It looks like Shipilov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shipilov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shipilov slips a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa tests Shipilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murhaa looks to throw a body kick#KD#
and Shipilov counters with a head kick that drops Murhaa to the mat! Murhaa scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Murhaa is rocked!
Shipilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipilov.
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!
Murhaa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shipilov avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa is looking to clinch but Shipilov is avoiding it.
It looked like Shipilov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Shipilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipilov.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Murhaa lands a really nice looking cross but Shipilov seems unphased.
Shipilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa wants to clinch.
Shipilov misses with a body shot
and Shipilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shipilov.#CL2#
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Shipilov avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shipilov as Murhaa tries to tie him up.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Shipilov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa works on Shipilov's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Shipilov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Murhaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Shipilov walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
Shipilov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shipilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.#CL2#
Murhaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shipilov stalling the fight.
Shipilov misses with the head strike.
Shipilov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Shipilov blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Shipilov tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Shipilov back against the cage.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shipilov.
Shipilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Shipilov is trying to push Murhaa away but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shipilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa. #T2#
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa avoids a kick to the body.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Shipilov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Shipilov.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Shipilov moves out of range.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Shipilov's shoulder, as Shipilov tries to avoid the shot.
Shipilov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range. #T3#
Murhaa takes a swing at Shipilov's ribcage but misses.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Shipilov's head back.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipilov moves away.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
Murhaa tries to work over Shipilov's front leg with a kick but Shipilov checks it.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Shipilov moves away
and Shipilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa works over Shipilov's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Good shot there by Shipilov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shipilov blocks a jab.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shipilov looks to land a combination but Murhaa avoids it well.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Shipilov throws a quick counter head kick but Murhaa was just out of range.
Shipilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Shipilov's head but Shipilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shipilov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhaa clobbers Shipilov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shipilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Shipilov gets tackled into the cage by Murhaa. Murhaa maintains the clinch.
Shipilov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Shipilov blocks it.
Shipilov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Shipilov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa tries to work over Shipilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shipilov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shipilov blocks an uppercut.
Shipilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shipilov throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Shipilov.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Shipilov fails to land. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Shipilov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shipilov thuds his shin into the meat of Murhaa's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
Shipilov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Murhaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shipilov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shipilov misses with a head kick.
Shipilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shipilov misses with a looping right.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Shipilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shipilov lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Shipilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murhaa, as that shot connected. #T2#
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick
and Shipilov counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Shipilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shipilov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Shipilov slips the punch.
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipilov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Murhaa closes the distance and pushes Shipilov back into the cage.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shipilov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa gets through Shipilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shipilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Shipilov blocking some punches.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Shipilov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Shipilov pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shipilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shipilov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Shipilov controls his hands.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sergey Shipilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ispa Murhaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shipilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shipilov prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shipilov fails to land.
Shipilov throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Shipilov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Shipilov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shipilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Shipilov throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shipilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shipilov.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Shipilov works on Murhaa's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Shipilov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SYN 886 Steve vs. Blazkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Lawrence throws a big counter head kick but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence dips to his left and cracks Murhaa with an uppercut!
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawrence slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Some bone on bone action there as Lawrence checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lawrence lands a head shot.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murhaa pinned against the cage. Murhaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lawrence's sensitive parts.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murhaa but Murhaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murhaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lawrence was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lawrence trying to control the position but Murhaa is working away.
Lawrence happy to just control the position for now.
Murhaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Murhaa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ES#
Murhaa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawrence works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Lawrence looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lawrence trying to control but Murhaa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lawrence throws an elbow that misses. Murhaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lawrence's guard. Nice move by Murhaa!#REVR##SUB2#
Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murhaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Murhaa pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Murhaa stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawrence takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
Lawrence throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murhaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lawrence has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lawrence and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
Lawrence goes for a double leg but Murhaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhaa continues to drive forward.
Lawrence misses with a takedown
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Lawrence misses the jab.
Lawrence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa works Lawrence's body with a nice hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murhaa but Murhaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Murhaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Lawrence throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murhaa was covering up waiting for the punch and Lawrence finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Lawrence scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence stands up over Murhaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lawrence trying to control but Murhaa is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawrence working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Murhaa is controlling Lawrence's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murhaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
Lawrence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murhaa's hands.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawrence scrambles back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Murhaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murhaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Lawrence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Nice cross by Murhaa.#T1#
Lawrence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Lawrence closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murhaa to the mat! Murhaa manages to get full guard.
Lawrence won't allow Murhaa to sweep him here.
Lawrence's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murhaa is looking to stand up but Lawrence isn't so interested in that idea.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Lawrence working some strikes from top position.
Lawrence looking to sit in guard and control but Murhaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murhaa is fighting to break Lawrence's control of his arms but Lawrence is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Murhaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Murhaa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawrence has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murhaa has managed to get both his arms back between Lawrence's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murhaa trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Murhaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murhaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Murhaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhaa pushing down on Lawrence's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lawrence wants to sweep but Murhaa has passed to side control!
Lawrence is trying to escape the position but Murhaa is controlling the position. #T4#
Murhaa wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy.
Lawrence wants to control but Murhaa postures up.
Lawrence is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murhaa off and has taken his back!
John Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawrence struggling to land strikes to the head as Murhaa covers up.
Lawrence thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Murhaa trying to control the action but Lawrence just sinks the hooks in.
Lawrence throwing sloppy strikes.
Lawrence is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lawrence gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lawrence gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lawrence apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lawrence fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donk. Murhaa catches Lawrence right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Lawrence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lawrence scores with the left hand. Murhaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Lawrence saw that one coming.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa lands a jab to Lawrence's midsection.
Lawrence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Murhaa.
Murhaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murhaa stuffs the takedown.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Lawrence misses with a looping left.
A big right from Murhaa misses. #T1#
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
Lawrence is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murhaa tries to get to full guard but Lawrence has control of the leg.
Murhaa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murhaa.
Murhaa is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.
Lawrence looking to sit in guard and control but Murhaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murhaa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murhaa is aware though and is defending well.
Murhaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murhaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Murhaa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa scores with a nice right hand.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Murhaa circles away easily
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawrence thinking.
Murhaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lawrence's hands.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murhaa defends it nicely.#T3#
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
A nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawrence.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Murhaa cracks Lawrence with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lawrence looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Murhaa finish him? #ROC#Lawrence is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
BOOM! Murhaa lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lawrence. Lawrence tries to recover but Murhaa is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lawrence lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated John Lawrence had this to say: 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.

Event: SYN 869 Kilo vs. Knox II
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Karpo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Karpo.
Karpo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Karpo moves into the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Karpo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Karpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Murhaa blocking some punches. #BC#
Karpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karpo slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Karpo feinted with a counter takedown.
Karpo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murhaa eats them both and turns towards Karpo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Karpo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Karpo slips under a jab.
Karpo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karpo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karpo throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Karpo misses the target.
Murhaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karpo lands a jab to the nose.
Murhaa moves out of range as Karpo strikes.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
A low kick lands for Murhaa.
A good leg kick by Karpo.
Karpo avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.
A jab from Karpo misses.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Karpo.
Karpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa lands a nice shot that snaps Karpo's head back.
Hannu Karpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Karpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.#T2#
Murhaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Karpo misses the jab.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karpo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Murhaa throws a chopping leg kick but Karpo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murhaa sizes up Karpo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karpo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karpo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Karpo saw that one coming.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karpo throws out the jab.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Karpo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
Karpo throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Karpo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karpo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhaa counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karpo or perhaps it was just good defense by Murhaa, which made it look bad.
Karpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Karpo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karpo misses with a takedown
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Karpo misses.
Karpo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Karpo blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karpo moves away.
Karpo feinted with a counter takedown.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Karpo.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karpo.
Karpo moves in looking to clinch but Murhaa pushes him off.
Karpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Karpo misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karpo's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Karpo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murhaa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karpo.
Murhaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murhaa keeps trying to improve his position.
Karpo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Murhaa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Murhaa sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo prevents Murhaa from standing back up.
Murhaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murhaa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karpo connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
Murhaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karpo.
Karpo looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karpo at a distance.
Murhaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Karpo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karpo throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.#TD#
Karpo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murhaa!

Murhaa throws Karpo to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Karpo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa throws a hook but Karpo blocks it.
Karpo connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karpo.
Karpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Karpo throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karpo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Karpo misses its intended target.
Karpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Karpo.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karpo wants to clinch.
Karpo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Karpo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as Karpo blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Murhaa takes a swing at Karpo's ribcage but misses.
Karpo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karpo tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karpo tries to work over Murhaa's front leg with a kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
Karpo connects with a crisp jab.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Karpo ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Karpo.
Hannu Karpo is winning the standup battle so far.
Karpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murhaa sprawls and moves away.
Karpo lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karpo on the side of the head.
Karpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karpo. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Karpo misses.
Karpo backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karpo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa misses with a low kick as Karpo jumps back.#T3#
Karpo lands with a cross.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Karpo. Beautiful body shot.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karpo was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Good exchange - Karpo coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Karpo misses
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karpo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhaa lands a jab to the head.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karpo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karpo wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
Karpo tries to clinch up.
Karpo fails to land the takedown.
Karpo throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Karpo throws a leg kick that misses.
Karpo moves to clinch but Murhaa breaks away
and Murhaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karpo.
Karpo moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Karpo's defenses.
Karpo shoots in and drives through. Murhaa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Karpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Karpo throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
Karpo closes the distance but Murhaa moves to the side
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karpo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Karpo's ribs.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Karpo's belly button to the back.
Karpo tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
Karpo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karpo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karpo moves away.
It looked like Karpo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa.
Karpo is looking to chop away at Murhaa's legs.
Karpo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karpo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo wants to land a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karpo.
Karpo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karpo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Nice jab there from Murhaa.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Karpo.
Murhaa cracks Karpo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karpo slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Karpo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karpo down.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpo just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Karpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
A clash of legs there as Karpo blocks the low kick.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karpo moves away.
Murhaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Karpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Karpo tries to clinch up
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Karpo scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Murhaa misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karpo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karpo shoots in for a double leg but Murhaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Karpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karpo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karpo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murhaa momentarily.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Karpo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Karpo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karpo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karpo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Karpo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa is looking to slow Karpo down with leg kicks.
Karpo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Karpo.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karpo throws out the jab.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Karpo avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karpo.
A solid body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Karpo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karpo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.#T4#
Murhaa feints and then cracks Karpo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karpo down.
Karpo connects with the punch.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karpo tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa moves out of range as Karpo strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Karpo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karpo misses with a wild combination.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karpo.
Ispa Murhaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Karpo.
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhaa!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murhaa's waist but Murhaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karpo off to one side.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Karpo lands a body shot.
Murhaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karpo misses with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 860 Al Din vs. Hopkins
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Murhaa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
Terranova throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hook but Terranova blocks it.
Murhaa thumps Terranova with a low kick.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Terranova tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murhaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terranova looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Terranova manages to avoid it.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terranova was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Terranova wants to clinch but Murhaa slips to the side
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terranova throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Terranova misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Terranova throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Terranova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Terranova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Terranova jabs Murhaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Terranova ducked under it nicely.
Terranova tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Terranova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Terranova misses with a left hand
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Terranova darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Terranova has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Terranova manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terranova.
Terranova throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Terranova down.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova misses the jab.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Terranova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Terranova feints a counter leg kick.
Terranova scores with a nice strike.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
Nice straight punches there by Terranova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terranova.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.#T2#
Terranova throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Terranova scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhaa should have avoided that one.
Terranova lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Terranova's head back.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Terranova throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terranova tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Terranova lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murhaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murhaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Terranova ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terranova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terranova misses with a straight left.
Terranova looks to land a combination but Murhaa avoids it well.
Terranova takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Terranova misses its intended target.
Terranova lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Terranova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.#T3#
Murhaa walks into a jab.
Terranova slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terranova! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Terranova throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Terranova off balance momentarily.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Terranova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terranova moves out of range as Murhaa throws a body kick.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Terranova.
Terranova throws the kick towards the body but Murhaa avoids it.
Terranova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terranova dodges the punch combination from Murhaa.
The fighters circling - Terranova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Terranova throws a lazy head kick
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Terranova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murhaa throws a hook but Terranova blocks it.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terranova. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Terranova there.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Terranova looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Terranova throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Terranova moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Terranova there.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Terranova lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
Murhaa works the jab nicely.
Terranova lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Terranova throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Terranova scores with a hook.
Terranova tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Terranova lands with a cross.
Terranova fakes the leg kick and cracks Murhaa in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terranova. That's going to slow Murhaa down.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Terranova ducks down to avoid it.
Terranova misses with a looping right.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terranova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Terranova's shoulder, as Terranova tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Terranova clobbers Murhaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Terranova's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terranova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terranova misses the jab.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Terranova moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left lands for Terranova.
Terranova throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Terranova stuns Murhaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terranova throws out a powerful jab.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Terranova misses the target.
Murhaa lands a jab to Terranova's midsection.
Terranova misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Terranova staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terranova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Terranova fails to land with a series of punches.
Terranova on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Terranova. #T2#
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Murhaa scores with a nice strike.
Terranova throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Terranova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Terranova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Terranova moved away.
Murhaa with a jab.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Terranova tries to move into range but Murhaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Terranova throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciro Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terranova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Murhaa moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
Terranova throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.#T3#
Terranova walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Terranova moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
Terranova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murhaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Terranova on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa clobbers Terranova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Terranova throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa takes one to the chin there.
Terranova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Terranova misses with a looping left.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Terranova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick lands for Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Terranova throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Terranova misses the target. #T4#
Terranova misses with a few strikes there.
Terranova misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Terranova.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Terranova.
Murhaa scores with a one two! Terranova had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Terranova lands with a right hand.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Murhaa lands with a hook. Terranova tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick there by Murhaa.
Good leg kick by Terranova.
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
Murhaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Murhaa scores with a hook.
Terranova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Terranova as he connects with a hook.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Terranova.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Terranova.
Terranova misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Terranova moved out of range.
Terranova misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Terranova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murhaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Terranova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Terranova slips a jab from Murhaa.
Terranova ducks right into an uppercut from Murhaa.
Terranova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terranova tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a low kick. #T1#
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Terranova saw that one coming.
Terranova moves out of range of the leg kick from Murhaa.
Terranova appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa throws a series of strikes that have Terranova backpedaling.
Terranova takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Murhaa avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Terranova lands.
Terranova goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Terranova tries to clinch up.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terranova throws out the jab.
Terranova's corner calls for a 1-2. Terranova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Terranova has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Terranova lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Terranova misses.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Terranova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Terranova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Terranova.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terranova.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Terranova wants to clinch.
Murhaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Terranova missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Terranova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murhaa. Murhaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Terranova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terranova looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terranova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Terranova checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terranova.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Terranova's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Terranova down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Terranova does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Murhaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ciro Terranova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Terranova.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Terranova lands a lovely overhand right.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Murhaa moved away.
Murhaa throws a push kick but Terranova slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Terranova misses the target.
Terranova cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa wants to land a leg kick but Terranova is out of range.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ispa Murhaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terranova fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Terranova misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Terranova closes the distance and clinches.
Terranova lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ciro Terranova.
I think Murhaa 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova!

Event: SYN 852 Girard vs. Murhaa
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Girard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murhaa misses with a wild combination.
Girard misses with a hook.
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Girard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Girard motions for Murhaa to come forward. Girard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Girard misses its intended target.
Girard throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Girard's head back.
Murhaa misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Girard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.#T1#
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Girard avoids it with no problem.
Girard takes one on the button.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Girard loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Girard tries to work over Murhaa's front leg with a kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa feints a counter leg kick.
Girard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a swing at Girard's ribcage but misses.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard moves forwards but Murhaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Girard throws a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.#T2#
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Girard throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A low kick from Girard misses
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Girard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Girard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Girard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Girard.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the body.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the body.
Girard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Girard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Girard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
Girard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa stuns Girard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Girard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Girard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick.
Girard scores with a jab.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Girard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
A swing and a miss from Girard.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Girard avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard. #T4#
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa cracks Girard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Girard lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Girard.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Girard checks a leg kick nicely.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
Murhaa lands a head shot.
Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Girard avoids it.
Girard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murhaa on the side of the head.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Girard throws a head kick that misses.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Girard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Girard throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Girard.
Girard throws a leg kick but Murhaa checks it.
The fighters circling - Girard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.
Girard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Girard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa jabs Girard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Girard throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
Murhaa connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Girard on the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with a head kick. Girard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Girard lands a slapping body shot.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa tried to score with a low kick but Girard checks it.
Girard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Murhaa moves out of range as Girard strikes.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Girard is able to avoid easily.
Girard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Girard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
Girard throws a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Girard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Girard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gaultier Girard is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Girard swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Girard checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Girard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Girard throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Girard avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Girard looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa tries to work over Girard's front leg with a kick but Girard checks it.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Girard avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Girard thumps Murhaa with a low kick.#T3#
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard connects with a looping right hand.
Girard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Girard ducks right into an uppercut from Murhaa.
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Girard scores with a shot to the body.
Murhaa connects with a right hand. Girard shakes it off.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Girard checks a leg kick.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Girard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Girard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Girard is wise to it.
Girard throws out a leg kick but Murhaa moves out of range and Girard only half commits. #T4#
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Girard swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Girard throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Girard is wise to it.
Girard throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murhaa scores with a body shot.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Girard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Girard moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Murhaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Girard.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Girard's ribs.
Murhaa walks into a stiff left hand from Girard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Girard at a distance.
Good leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa looks to land a combination. Girard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Girard connects with a solid leg kick.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Girard lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Girard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Girard slips under a jab.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Girard.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Girard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murhaa is looking to slow Girard down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Murhaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Girard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Girard tries a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Girard throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Girard off balance momentarily.
Girard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Girard scores with the left hand. Murhaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Murhaa.
Girard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Girard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Girard throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murhaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Girard if he has to take too many more of those.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Girard tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.
Girard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Girard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Girard misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.#T2#
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Girard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa moves out of range as Girard strikes.
Girard misses with a kick to the body.
Girard moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick from Girard lands but Murhaa takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Girard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Girard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Girard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girard misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Girard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Girard's head.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Girard didn't see that one coming.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Girard momentarily.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Girard misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Girard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Girard tries to score with a low kick but Murhaa moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Girard misses its target.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Girard tries to move into range but Murhaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Girard throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Girard misses with a straight right.
Girard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Girard avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Girard checks it. #T4#
Murhaa throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
Murhaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Girard tries to land a body kick
and Girard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girard misses with a straight left.
Murhaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard thows a leg kick but Murhaa checks it
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Girard misses its intended target.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
A nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ispa Murhaa just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Girard misses with a body kick.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Girard thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Girard.
Girard misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murhaa drops his hands momentarily and Girard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Girard misses with a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Girard's leg. Girard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murhaa walks into a left hand.
Girard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Girard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa works Girard's body with a nice hook.
Girard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murhaa.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts. #T1#
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Girard misses with a jab to the body
and Murhaa counters with a nice body kick.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Girard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Girard throws a solid leg kick but Murhaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Girard.
Girard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa scores with the left hand. Girard knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Girard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Girard misses with a series of wild punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Girard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Girard misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Girard on the side of the head.
Girard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girard throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Girard lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand.
Murhaa with a nice cross.
Murhaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Girard.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Girard misses.
Murhaa throws a head kick that Girard semi-blocks.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Girard's sensitive parts. #T3#
Girard misses with a low kick.
Murhaa takes a swing at Girard's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Girard's leg but Girard calmly moves out of range.
Girard slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Girard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Girard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Girard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murhaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Girard throws a solid leg kick but Murhaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Girard.
Murhaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Girard under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard. #T4#
Girard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Girard off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Girard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa motions for Girard to come forward. Murhaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Girard lands a front kick.
Girard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Girard misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Girard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murhaa clobbers Girard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girard misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Girard throws a leg kick but Murhaa checks it.
Girard throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
Gaultier Girard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Girard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murhaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Girard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murhaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Girard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Girard slips under a jab.
Girard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murhaa just manages to avoid it.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
You can see that Murhaa has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Girard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Girard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
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!#KD#
Girard lands a big head kick that sends Murhaa tumbling to the mat! Girard takes a step backwards and waves Murhaa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Murhaa is rocked!#T1#
Murhaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Murhaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Girard finish him?
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Girard scores with a body shot.
and Girard counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Murhaa! He's just covering up as Girard starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Gaultier Girard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 846 Halloween Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Khadan tries to clinch up.
Khadan lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhaa's head.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Khadan. Beautiful body shot.
Khadan misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Khadan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tried to score with a low kick but Khadan checks it.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
Khadan takes one to the chin there.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khadan. #T1#
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Khadan is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Khadan misses.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Khadan is wise to it.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khadan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Khadan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Khadan.
Khadan misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murhaa takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
Khadan slips a jab from Murhaa.
A big right from Khadan misses. #T2#
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Murhaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Khadan's knee but Khadan avoids it well.
Khadan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khadan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khadan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Khadan misses with a looping right.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Khadan's shoulder, as Khadan tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Khadan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Khadan moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Khadan shoots in and drives through. Murhaa sprawls well.
Khadan misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a body kick.
Khadan throws a good cross that connects.
Khadan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khadan thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Khadan misses with a body punch
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Khadan checks the leg kick.
Khadan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Khadan misses with a jab to the body
and Khadan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadan moves away.
Khadan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Khadan tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Khadan.
Khadan misses with a body punch
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Khadan throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Khadan throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khadan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khadan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Khadan is out of range.
It looked like Khadan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Murhaa moves into range and clinches up with Khadan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khadan tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Khadan.
Good body shot from Khadan.
Khadan tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadan prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Khadan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhaa or not.
A right hand to the body from Khadan.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
Khadan tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadan scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
A shot in the inside from Khadan.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Khadan works on Murhaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Khadan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadan blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Khadan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Khadan blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Khadan blocking some punches.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Khadan as the two fighters clinch.
Khadan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Khadan.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadan blocking some punches.
Khadan tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Khadan pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Khadan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Khadan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Murhaa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khadan's guard.
Khadan manages to get to full guard.
Khadan has a closed guard, preventing Murhaa from standing up. #SUB#
Khadan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murhaa won't allow Khadan to sweep him here.
Khadan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murhaa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Murhaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khadan is one step ahead there.
Khadan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Murhaa can't keep his opponent in guard - Khadan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khadan prevents Murhaa from improving his position.
Khadan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murhaa!
Murhaa is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Khadan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murhaa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Murhaa has given up his back. Will we see Khadan going for some submissions?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Murhaa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Khadan counters with a shoot takedown. Murhaa fights it but they end up in guard.

Murhaa manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
Khadan feints and as Murhaa raises his hands in defense, Khadan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Khadan tries to pass.
Murhaa trying to control the position.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully.
Murhaa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Khadan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadan wants to free his trapped foot but Murhaa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Khadan seems to be looking for submissions.
Murhaa wants to control but Khadan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Khadan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murhaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murhaa trying to control but Khadan postures up.
Murhaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khadan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khadan preventing the sweep.
Murhaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Khadan passes Murhaa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Khadan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khadan prevents Murhaa from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khadan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murhaa!
Khadan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murhaa is looking to escape.
Khadan takes Murhaa's back.
Murhaa is keeping busy.
Murhaa breaks Khadan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Odchigin Khadan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khadan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khadan, not yet. #SUB#
Khadan looking for a guillotine here but Murhaa defends easily. #SUB#
Khadan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Murhaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khadan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murhaa's guard. #REVR#
Khadan trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhaa is trying to control the position but Khadan postures up.
Murhaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khadan postures up and lands a big shot to Murhaa's brow.
Murhaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khadan is controlling him. #T4#
Khadan passes Murhaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murhaa looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Khadan is working for a submission of some sort.
Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhaa keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhaa trying to hold on to Khadan's head to control him but Khadan postures up. #SUB#
Khadan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Murhaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Khadan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##CL#
Khadan rushes Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khadan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Khadan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Khadan's head.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Khadan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khadan's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khadan up against the cage.
Odchigin Khadan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khadan blocking some punches.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Khadan.
Khadan prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Khadan letting Murhaa take a breather here.
Murhaa tries to work over Khadan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Khadan.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Khadan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Khadan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike.
Khadan can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Murhaa is working Khadan over against the cage.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadan is trying to drag Murhaa to the mat but Murhaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Khadan rushes Murhaa and presses him up against the cage.
Khadan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa tries to work over Khadan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadan controls his hands.
Khadan tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khadan cracks Murhaa with a nice body shot.
Khadan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Khadan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Khadan.
Khadan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khadan. #T4#
Khadan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khadan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murhaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odchigin Khadan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Khadan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murhaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
A left lands for Khadan.
Khadan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Khadan down.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body
and Khadan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Murhaa ducks right into an uppercut from Khadan.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khadan.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Khadan steps away.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Khadan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khadan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khadan throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Khadan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murhaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Khadan closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Khadan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Khadan fails to land. #TD#
Khadan successfully pulls guard.
Murhaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Khadan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhaa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Murhaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Murhaa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Khadan, up you get!
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa misses with a leg kick.
Khadan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Murhaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Khadan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadan.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Khadan's body.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Khadan gets a clinch.
Khadan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Khadan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadan can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Murhaa pushes Khadan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadan controls his hands.
Khadan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Khadan. #T3#
Khadan lands a nice uppercut.
Khadan misses with the head strike.
A short left from Khadan.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Khadan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Khadan slips under a jab.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Khadan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Khadan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.#T4#
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Khadan's shoulder, as Khadan tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Khadan drives through with a takedown into Murhaa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Murhaa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Khadan lands a left hand.
Khadan just leaning against Murhaa, taking a breather.
Khadan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Khadan can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Khadan throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Khadan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khadan misses with some punches.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ispa Murhaa.
I think Murhaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: PFC 245 Golovkin vs Pesonen
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhaa.
Bhullar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Bhullar avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa defending well as Bhullar loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bhullar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Murhaa instigates a clinch.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Bhullar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bhullar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bhullar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bhullar lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bhullar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bhullar lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bhullar.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bhullar's elbow.
Bhullar struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bhullar throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Bhullar lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhullar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bhullar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bhullar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Bhullar tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Bhullar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bhullar misses with a punch to the body.
Bhullar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murhaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murhaa punishes Bhullar's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Bhullar misses.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Bhullar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa jabs at Bhullar's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bhullar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Bhullar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Murhaa misses
and Bhullar counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Bhullar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Bhullar.
Bhullar fails with the takedown
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bhullar looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bhullar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Murhaa kicks Bhullar off and gets back to his feet.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Murhaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bhullar misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Bhullar struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Bhullar tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Bhullar back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Bhullar blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bhullar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bhullar.
Murhaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bhullar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murhaa can turn it around.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
Bhullar tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Bhullar back against the cage.
Bhullar misses with a punch on the inside.
Bhullar swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Bhullar is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Bhullar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bhullar tries to stall but Murhaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Bhullar misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bhullar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murhaa. That one must have hurt.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
Murhaa circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bhullar drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Murhaa follows Bhullar to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
An out of breath Ispa Murhaa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 239 Aiken vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
A lazy left from Gagnon finds it's target.
Gagnon throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gagnon blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murhaa cracks Gagnon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Gagnon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gagnon.
Gagnon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gagnon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murhaa takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Gagnon slips a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon lands a jab.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Gagnon there.
Gagnon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa throws a hook but Gagnon avoids it easily.#T1#
Murhaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gagnon with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target.
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gagnon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa tries to land a leg kick but Gagnon saw it coming and moves away.
Gagnon lands a jab to the nose.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Gagnon scores with a one two! Murhaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Gagnon misses with a head kick.
Gagnon lands with a kick to the temple. Murhaa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murhaa rushes Gagnon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gagnon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gagnon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gagnon prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa works on Gagnon's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Gagnon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Gagnon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
Gagnon catches Murhaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murhaa throws a right and a left that Gagnon avoids nicely.
Gagnon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhaa under the eye.
Murhaa slips a jab from Gagnon.
Gagnon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murhaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gagnon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhaa has time to react.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGagnon.
Murhaa cracks Gagnon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gagnon cracks Murhaa with an open hand slap.
Gagnon lands with a kick to the temple. Murhaa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gagnon misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
Gagnon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Gagnon misses.
Gagnon blocks the body kick.
Gagnon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.#T3#
Murhaa moves out of range as Gagnon strikes.
Gagnon misses with a leg kick.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Gagnon.
Gagnon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gagnon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gagnon scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhaa should have avoided that one.
Gagnon scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Gagnon misses.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Gagnon moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from Murhaa misses its target.
Gagnon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa moves out of range as Gagnon throws a body kick.
Murhaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.#T4#
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Gagnon's head back.
Gagnon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Gagnon throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gagnon throws a series of punches but Murhaa moves out of range.
Gagnon checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Gagnon misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Gagnon.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Gagnon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gagnon to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Murhaa.
Murhaa is looking to chop away at Gagnon's legs. #CL#
Murhaa gets a clinch.
Gagnon tries to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling the position.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa pushes Gagnon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards. #BC2#
Gagnon breaks the clinch.
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Gagnon thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagnon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.
Murhaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
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!
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gagnon checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Gagnon throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a body kick. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gagnon. That's going to slow Murhaa down.
Gagnon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gagnon throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gagnon lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Gagnon.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gagnon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gagnon missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gagnon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gagnon duly obliges. #KD#
Murhaa lands a left and a right that send Gagnon crashing to the mat, dazed. Murhaa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gagnon tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Gagnon lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
Gagnon lands a nice hook to Murhaa's body. Murhaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gagnon. Gagnon obviously looking to wear him down.
Gagnon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gagnon throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gagnon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Murhaa digs a good body shot into Gagnon's ribs.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa moves out of range as Gagnon strikes.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Gagnon misses with a few strikes there.
Murhaa tries to move into range but Gagnon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gagnon's head backwards.#CUT#That has opened up Luc Gagnon's cut even more.
Gagnon scores with a hook.
Luc Gagnon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crunch! Gagnon slams his shin into Murhaa's torso.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Gagnon misses with a straight left.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gagnon throws a combination that misses
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Gagnon moved away.
Gagnon lands with a right hand.
Gagnon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Murhaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gagnon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gagnon misses with a low kick.#T3#
Gagnon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gagnon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Gagnon tries to keep at a distance but Murhaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gagnon is looking to break free of the clinch but Murhaa has double underhooks.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Murhaa tries to work over Gagnon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon blocking some punches.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon blocking some punches.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gagnon's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa is working Gagnon over against the cage.
Murhaa is pushing Gagnon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa moves in looking to clinch but Gagnon pushes him off.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gagnon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gagnon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Gagnon looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Gagnon misses with a two punch combination.
Murhaa scores with a head kick. Gagnon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gagnon scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhaa should have avoided that one.
Murhaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Murhaa lands a head kick. Gagnon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Gagnon.#T1#
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.#CUT#The cut above Luc Gagnon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Gagnon walks into a left hand. #ROC#Gagnon is rocked!
Murhaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gagnon is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Murhaa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gagnon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Murhaa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gagnon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
Our winner, Ispa Murhaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 234 Golovkin vs Finn
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Murhaa has closed the distance and engaged Boretti in a clinch.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Boretti blocks it.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boretti is working Murhaa over against the cage.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boretti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Boretti avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Boretti lands but Murhaa takes it in his stride. #T1#
Boretti throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti throws a counter combo.
Boretti misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Boretti moves out of range.
Boretti lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boretti on the side of the head.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Boretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Boretti replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it well.
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!
Boretti throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
Boretti throws a series of punches but Murhaa moves out of range.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boretti tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Boretti moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Boretti's head.
I was talking to Murhaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa just leaning against Boretti, taking a breather.
Murhaa tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank. #T3#
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boretti.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Boretti.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
Boretti lands a body punch.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Murhaa looking to slow down the pace here.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A short right from Boretti on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Boretti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murhaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boretti can turn it around.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti works over Murhaa's head and body with a nice combination.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Boretti avoids the punch easily.
Matteo Boretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boretti doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Boretti slips a straight right by Murhaa.#CL2#
Boretti takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards. #T1#
Boretti works on Murhaa's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boretti lands an uppercut.
Boretti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhaa or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boretti tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Boretti as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boretti as Murhaa tries to tie him up.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boretti.
Nice body punch from Boretti.
Boretti gets through Murhaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matteo Boretti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Murhaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Boretti.
A right hand to the body from Boretti.
Boretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Boretti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boretti digs a right hand underneath Murhaa's ribcage. Murhaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Boretti lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Boretti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boretti.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Murhaa is rocked!
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Boretti lands a right hand.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa taking a breather.
Boretti lands a body punch.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Boretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Boretti tries to clinch up.
It looked like Murhaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boretti.#CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Boretti as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boretti.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boretti presses Murhaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boretti blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Boretti won't allow it.
Boretti scores with a hook to the body.
Ispa Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti lands a left hand.
Boretti misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Boretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa looking to stall.
Boretti scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boretti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 227 Gormsson vs Po
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Wild is out of range.
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wild is out of range.
Wild catches Murhaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Wild. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wild misses with a hook.
Wild lands with an uppercut that bounces Murhaa off the cage and back into range.
Wild misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild moves out of range of the leg kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Wild counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.#T1#
Wild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Wild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
letting Wild counter with a right hand.
Murhaa misses with a jab to the body
and Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murhaa thumps Wild with a low kick.
Wild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wild.
Wild takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Wild.
Murhaa connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.#T2#
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wild was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Wilfredo Wild has been cut.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wild.
Murhaa rushes Wild with punches - Wild moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Wild goes down! Murhaa follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
A very excited looking Ispa Murhaa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 221 Gormsson vs Bennett 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Kai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kai looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Murhaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kai lands a shoulder strike.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow. #T1#
Kai misses with the head strike.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murhaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kai can turn it around.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murhaa up against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Murhaa's ribcage. Murhaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murhaa pushes Kai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kai misses with some punches.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai has Murhaa pushed against the cage.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Kai.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
Kai blocking some punches. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Kai.
Kai misses with some punches.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kai misses with some punches.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Kai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa takes a shot to the head.
Kai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Kai.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Kai didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Kron Kai has been cut.
Murhaa throws a combination. Kai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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 Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murhaa jabs Kai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa. #CL#
Murhaa drives through and clinches with Kai against the cage.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa looking to slow down the pace here.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa trying to control the position but instead, Kai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murhaa into the cage.
Kron Kai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa works on Kai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa avoids a kick to the body.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kai counters with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Kai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kai tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Murhaa is looking to slow Kai down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Murhaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kai finds it's way round the side to connect with Murhaa's head.
Kai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murhaa if he has to take too many more of those.
A big right from Kai misses.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Murhaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kai.
Kai moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Kai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
Kai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Kai's head.
Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Kai's head. #T3#
Kai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kai.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Kai tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Kai throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.#CUT#That has opened up Kron Kai's cut even more.
Kai wants to slow Murhaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kai lands with a shot to the body.
Murhaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kai throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Kai throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai's corner calls for a 1-2. Kai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Kai tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kai jabs Murhaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai slips a jab from Murhaa.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhaa lands a jab-cross combination.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
Kai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kai throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Kai's shoulder, as Kai tries to avoid the shot.
Kai wants to counter the offense by Murhaa and move into the clinch position.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Kai moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Kai.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.#T1#
Murhaa cracks Kai with a good jab.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick from Kai.
Kai misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a low kick, right behind Kai 's knee.
Kai misses with a hook
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kai.
Kai scores with a jab.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Kai scores with a shot to the body.
Kron Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ispa Murhaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Murhaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
Kai scores with a kick to the body.
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa cracks Kai with an open hand slap.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Kai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kai closes the distance but Murhaa moves to the side
and Murhaa counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kai thinking.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
And Murhaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Kai blocks it.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murhaa cracks Kai with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kai.
A slow jab from Kai misses its intended target. #T4#
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Kai throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai misses the body punch
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Kai moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Murhaa catches Kai right on the button with a cross.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murhaa, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ispa Murhaa!
After winning the bout, Ispa Murhaa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 211 Pekka vs Wild
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment lV lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Experiment lV moved away.
Experiment lV blocks a leg kick.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murhaa stalks Experiment lV and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Experiment lV's face. Experiment lV staggers backwards, shaken.
Experiment lV is looking to slow Murhaa down with leg kicks.
Experiment lV tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Murhaa moves into range and clinches up with Experiment lV.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment lV.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV tries to stall but Murhaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Experiment lV is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Experiment lV has had enough of the clinch but Murhaa keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment lV lands with a light punch inside.
Experiment lV blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Experiment lV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Experiment lV throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
Experiment lV throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa defending well as Experiment lV loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Experiment lV throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Experiment lV avoids the punch easily.
Experiment lV was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Experiment lV scores with a jab.
Murhaa misses with the combination. #T2#
Experiment lV takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment lV throws a quick inside leg kick.
Experiment lV checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Experiment lV slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.#CL#
Murhaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Experiment lV, pushing him back against the cage.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment lV lands a body shot. #BC2#
Experiment lV breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Experiment lV misses.
Experiment lV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Murhaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment lV. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa lands a head shot.#T3#
Experiment lV blocks a leg kick.
Experiment lV digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Murhaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Experiment lV takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Experiment lV throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Experiment lV throws a solid leg kick but Murhaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Experiment lV.
Murhaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Experiment lV pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range and Experiment lV settles back down.
Murhaa defending well as Experiment lV loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment lV scores with a one two! Murhaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Experiment lV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Experiment lV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa throws a leg kick which misses Experiment lV's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiment lV tries to avoid it.
Experiment lV throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Experiment lV moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range. #T4#
Experiment lV slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Experiment lV flicks out a counter leg kick but Murhaa steps away.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa is looking to chop away at Experiment lV's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV misses the jab.
Experiment lV lands a jab to the head.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Experiment lV missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment lV walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Experiment lV.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment lV doesn't seem phased though.
Experiment lV ducks right into an uppercut from Murhaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa 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#
Murhaa lands a head kick!
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Experiment lV misses with a looping right.
Experiment lV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Experiment lV throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Murhaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murhaa lands a jab.
Murhaa tries a low kick but Experiment lV avoids it.
It seemed like Experiment lV was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment lV gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa wants to clinch.#T1#
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a thumping low kick.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment lV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa takes a swing at Experiment lV's ribcage but misses.
Experiment lV misses with a hook.
Murhaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Experiment lV just manages to avoid it.
Experiment lV connects with a looping right hand.
Experiment lV slips under a jab.
Experiment lV keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Experiment lV looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa with a nice calf kick.
Murhaa catches Experiment lV with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murhaa defending well as Experiment lV loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment lV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab. #T2#
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Murhaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Experiment lV slips the punch.
Experiment lV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Experiment lV closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Experiment lV checks a leg kick.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Experiment lV moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Murhaa clinches.
Experiment lV trying to stall but Murhaa improves his position.
Experiment lV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Experiment lV misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Experiment lV wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Experiment lV's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Experiment lV's gas tank.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
Experiment lV is breathing heavily.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment lV can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Ispa Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Experiment lV's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa cracks Experiment lV with a nice body shot.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Experiment lV misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment lV blocking some punches.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa has Experiment lV pressed against the cage, preventing Experiment lV from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Experiment lV breaks the clinch.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment lV.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment lV.
Murhaa with a hook.
Experiment lV wants to land a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murhaa duly obliges.
Murhaa connects with a jab.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murhaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Experiment lV tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Experiment lV connects with a body shot.
Experiment lV misses with a double jab. #CL#
Murhaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Experiment lV lands a head shot.
Experiment lV moves forwards but Murhaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Experiment lV takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Experiment lV misses with a straight right.
Experiment lV's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa cracks Experiment lV with a good jab.
Murhaa scores with a jab. Experiment lV acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhaa thows a leg kick but Experiment lV checks it
and Experiment lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment lV.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Experiment lV off balance momentarily.
Murhaa swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Experiment lV on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Experiment lV throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment lV staying out of range there.#T1#
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment lV looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa takes a swing at Experiment lV's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Experiment lV throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Experiment lV fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a two punch combo.
Experiment lV is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment lV's head backwards.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Experiment lV throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Finnish Experiment lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Experiment lV blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment lV shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment lV.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment lV's sensitive parts.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment lV on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Experiment lV misses.
Experiment lV throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment lV throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Experiment lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment lV does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target. #T3#
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment lV doesn't seem phased though.
Experiment lV misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa moves out of range as Experiment lV strikes.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Experiment lV walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Experiment lV on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Experiment lV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Experiment lV's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Experiment lV walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Experiment lV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Experiment lV.#T4#
Experiment lV takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Experiment lV misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Experiment lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment lV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Experiment lV just manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Experiment lV sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Experiment lV appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment lV.
Good leg kick by Experiment lV.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Experiment lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Experiment lV lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murhaa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: ICS 53
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston lands a right hook to the body.
Winston lands a head shot.
Winston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Winston lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Winston thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Winston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Winston tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Winston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Winston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murhaa but Murhaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Murhaa as Winston shoots in.
Winston misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Winston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murhaa was covering up waiting for the punch and Winston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Murhaa wants to stand but Winston is controlling the position.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
Murhaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Winston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winston stands up over Murhaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winston distracts Murhaa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murhaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winston stands and throws Murhaa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
Murhaa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Winston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Winston is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Winston's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Murhaa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Winston is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murhaa tries to escape but Winston is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston looks up at the clock and then as Murhaa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Winston smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Murhaa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Murhaa to see if he's OK.
Winston is working Murhaa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Winston creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Winston prevents Murhaa from escaping the position.
Winston grinds an elbow into Murhaa's temple.
Winston working the head with strikes.
Murhaa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Winston lands some shots froms side control.
Murhaa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ES#
Murhaa sneaks out the side door and pushes Winston away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Winston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murhaa backs up against the cage.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa walks into a jab.
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.#T4#
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
A combination from Winston does no damage.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Winston misses with a double jab
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston has a takedown stuffed.
Winston lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Murhaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murhaa throws a combination that misses
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Winston shoots for a takedown but Murhaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Winston lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhaa's head.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Winston goes for a double leg but Murhaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhaa continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Murhaa misses its target.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Murhaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
Murhaa walks into a left hand.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Winston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winston.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Winston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Winston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Winston lands a nice shot that snaps Murhaa's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston lands a jab.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston darts in looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets double underhooks and turns Winston into the cage.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Winston.
Winston lands a really nice looking cross but Murhaa seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Winston.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Winston.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Winston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Winston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Winston swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Winston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Winston swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Winston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Murhaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Winston looks to land a combination but Murhaa avoids it well.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Murhaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winston misses with a shot to the body
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice sprawl there from Murhaa as Winston shoots in.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Winston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murhaa's guard.
Murhaa wants to stand up but Winston is controlling him.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Murhaa has his feet on Winston's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa cracks Winston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Winston is rocked!
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa misses with a few strikes there.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murhaa momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Winston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Winston takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Winston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murhaa on his heels. He'll look to pass Murhaa's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Murhaa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Winston cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Winston throws a shot to the body.
Winston fails to land with a series of punches.
Winston seems to have recovered his senses.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murhaa is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Winston like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Winston from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
After winning the bout, Ispa Murhaa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ICS 50
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Boretti circles away.
Boretti scores with a hook.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boretti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Boretti moves out of range easily.
Boretti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Murhaa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Boretti saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murhaa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boretti - the referee stops the clock and Murhaa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boretti. Murhaa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Boretti.
Murhaa moves out of range as Boretti throws a body kick.
Murhaa throws a jab when Boretti was well out of range.#T2#
A left and a right from Boretti both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boretti throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Boretti avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti feints a jab promting Murhaa to slip. Boretti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murhaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boretti loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Murhaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Boretti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murhaa's head.
Boretti throws a right hand that Murhaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Murhaa also avoids with ease.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murhaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Boretti.
Boretti slips under a jab.#T4#
Boretti looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa cracks Boretti with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Boretti throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa throws a lazy head kick
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boretti doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.
Matteo Boretti is winning the standup battle so far.
Boretti pushes Murhaa away with a front kick.
Matteo Boretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Murhaa lands.
Boretti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boretti throws a good cross that connects.
Boretti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Boretti moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Boretti.#T1#
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa tries to clinch up but Boretti circles away and keeps his distance.
Murhaa misses with a jab to the body
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boretti throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.#T2#
Murhaa throws a hook but Boretti blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
A head kick by Murhaa misses
and Boretti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Boretti throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Murhaa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boretti has got the better of the exchanges.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Murhaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boretti tries to land a front kick but Murhaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murhaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boretti throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boretti connects with a crisp jab.
Boretti swings widly with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Boretti defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Boretti looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.#T4#
Boretti slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick from Boretti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murhaa throws a body punch but Boretti moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Boretti ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boretti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boretti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhaa wants to clinch but Boretti slips to the side
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Boretti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boretti, as that shot connected.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti misses with the body kick
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Boretti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Boretti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Boretti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Boretti.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa stuns Boretti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Boretti.
Murhaa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boretti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa jabs Boretti right on the nose. Boretti blinks but takes it well.
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Boretti lands a high kick!
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Boretti tries to bum rush Murhaa with a series of wild strikes but Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ispa Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boretti looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Boretti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boretti lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boretti throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ispa Murhaa.
Well Boretti 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matteo Boretti!
A very excited looking Matteo Boretti rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ICS 45
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Bhullar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bhullar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Murhaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bhullar with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bhullar.
Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Bhullar feinted with a counter takedown.
Bhullar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Bhullar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bhullar digs a good hook to Murhaa's body.
Bhullar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murhaa defends well and Bhullar ends up having to push Murhaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bhullar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bhullar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Murhaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bhullar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
Bhullar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhullar.
Bhullar misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Bhullar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Bhullar avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Bhullar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murhaa sprawls and moves away.
Bhullar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bhullar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bhullar scores with a jab. Murhaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bhullar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa cracks Bhullar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhaa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murhaa.
Bhullar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Bhullar moved out of range.
Murhaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bhullar looks for a takedown but Murhaa sprawls well.#T3#
Bhullar cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bhullar looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Bhullar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arjan Bhullar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bhullar.
Bhullar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Bhullar's defenses.
Bhullar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.#T4#
Bhullar throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Bhullar lands a head shot.
Bhullar throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Bhullar lands with an overhand left.
Bhullar looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Bhullar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhullar cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Bhullar shoots in looking for a takedown but Murhaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bhullar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bhullar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Arjan Bhullar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arjan Bhullar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big right from Bhullar misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Bhullar swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Bhullar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bhullar misses with a body shot.
Bhullar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Bhullar's head but Bhullar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bhullar tries to counter with a takedown but Murhaa is quick to defend against it.
Bhullar tries for a takedown but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murhaa unleashes a big counter combination but Bhullar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Bhullar ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Bhullar missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bhullar throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bhullar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhaa under the eye.
Arjan Bhullar is winning the standup battle so far.
Bhullar scores with a decent looking hook.
Bhullar throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa scores with a counter punch that sends Bhullar to the canvas! Murhaa smells blood - he's punishing Bhullar with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bhullar has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
Our winner, Ispa Murhaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ICS 39
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gagnon.
Nice straight punches there by Murhaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murhaa.
Murhaa connects with a looping right hand.
Gagnon connects with the punch.
Murhaa cracks Gagnon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa is looking to clinch.
Gagnon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhaa with a body shot.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gagnon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gagnon.
It looks like Murhaa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gagnon throws a leg kick that misses.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa slips a jab from Gagnon.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon tries a quick counter leg kick but Murhaa is wise to it.
Murhaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Murhaa clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Gagnon fails to land.
Gagnon tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gagnon's efforts to push away.
Gagnon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gagnon.
Gagnon tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Gagnon back against the cage.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gagnon is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnon misses with some punches. #T2#
Gagnon blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Gagnon breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Gagnon misses
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a jab.
Gagnon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
Murhaa lands a jab to Gagnon's midsection.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a jab.#T3#
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Gagnon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Gagnon.
Murhaa scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Gagnon gets tackled into the cage by Murhaa. Murhaa maintains the clinch.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gagnon's elbow.
Gagnon lands with a right to the head.
Gagnon is leaning against Murhaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Gagnon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gagnon's elbow.
Gagnon tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gagnon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gagnon.
Gagnon lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Gagnon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Gagnon blocks it.
Gagnon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gagnon lands with a left to the head.
Gagnon misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Gagnon controls the action.
Gagnon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gagnon.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gagnon's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gagnon lands a left hand.
Gagnon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Murhaa is looking to clinch but Gagnon is avoiding it.
Murhaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhaa.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Gagnon digs a good hook to Murhaa's body.
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Murhaa has managed to clinch. #T1#
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Gagnon misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Gagnon breaks the clinch.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Gagnon.
Gagnon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
Gagnon slips a straight right by Murhaa.
A little jabbing left from Gagnon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Murhaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murhaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murhaa lands with a hook. Gagnon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Gagnon down.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Murhaa misses
and Gagnon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murhaa's knee momentarily.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Gagnon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gagnon counters with a nice body shot.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luc Gagnon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gagnon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Murhaa looks to land a combination but Gagnon avoids it well.
Gagnon takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa lands a jab to the nose.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gagnon can do to turn this around?
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
A low kick lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gagnon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gagnon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gagnon slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Gagnon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gagnon walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Gagnon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gagnon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Gagnon is having none of it.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Murhaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gagnon counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Gagnon's leg. Gagnon is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Murhaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Gagnon counters with a thumping low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murhaa. Gagnon shrugs it off though.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gagnon works the jab nicely.
Gagnon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Gagnon throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Good shot there by Gagnon.
Gagnon lands a head shot.
Gagnon checks a leg kick.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Gagnon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murhaa lands a jab to the nose.
Gagnon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhaa lands a really nice looking cross but Gagnon seems unphased.
Gagnon swats away the attempt to clinch by Murhaa.
Gagnon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gagnon scores with a nice head shot.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gagnon counter with a right hand.
Murhaa tried to score with a low kick but Gagnon checks it.
Murhaa with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Murhaa rushes Gagnon and presses him up against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gagnon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Gagnon's knee but Gagnon avoids it well.
Gagnon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Murhaa sizes up Gagnon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Murhaa checks a low kick from Gagnon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gagnon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gagnon throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa jabs Gagnon right on the nose. Gagnon blinks but takes it well.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Gagnon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagnon.
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Gagnon's defenses.
Gagnon defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Gagnon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gagnon walks into a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murhaa - that will leave a mark!
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhaa scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target. #T3#
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Gagnon is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Gagnon moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Gagnon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Murhaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gagnon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Gagnon moved out of range nicely.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa thumps Gagnon with a low kick.#T4#
Murhaa throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhaa with a body shot.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Gagnon connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Murhaa! He's out on his feet! Gagnon rushes in and drops Murhaa with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ICS 29
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Timmermans has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhaa thumps Timmermans with a low kick.
Timmermans throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timmermans if he has to take too many more of those.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timmermans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa tries to clinch up but Timmermans circles away and keeps his distance.
Timmermans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Murhaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Timmermans.
Timmermans is looking to slow Murhaa down with leg kicks.
Timmermans swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timmermans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
Timmermans throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Timmermans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Timmermans avoided it.
Timmermans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Timmermans scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Timmermans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Timmermans misses with a straight left.
Timmermans swats away the attempt to clinch by Murhaa.
Timmermans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murhaa rather than just go for the knockout.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a right hand that Murhaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Murhaa also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Timmermans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Timmermans's knee but Timmermans avoids it well.
Timmermans is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Timmermans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Timmermans.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Timmermans walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmermans throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat. #T2#
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Timmermans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Timmermans checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Timmermans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmermans to score with a decent uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Timmermans.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Timmermans's head backwards.
Timmermans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murhaa is looking to clinch.
Timmermans throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Timmermans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Timmermans moves out of range easily.
Timmermans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Timmermans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Timmermans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murhaa. That one must have hurt.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Timmermans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Timmermans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.#T3#
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timmermans ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Timmermans's knee but Timmermans avoids it well.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Timmermans avoids it.
Timmermans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murhaa throws a nice looking combination but Timmermans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Timmermans throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Timmermans motions for Murhaa to come forward. Timmermans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Timmermans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Timmermans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Timmermans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Timmermans throws out a powerful jab.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans's corner calls for a 1-2. Timmermans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Timmermans moves out of range of the leg kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Timmermans throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Timmermans swinging wildly here.
Timmermans lands an overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhaa digs a good body shot into Timmermans's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Timmermans looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
Timmermans looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Timmermans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Timmermans.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Timmermans throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmermans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Timmermans misses.
Casper Timmermans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Timmermans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Timmermans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Timmermans misses the body punch
and Murhaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Timmermans takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Murhaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmermans.
Murhaa has Timmermans pressed against the cage, preventing Timmermans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Timmermans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Timmermans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murhaa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Timmermans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Timmermans should have avoided that one.
Timmermans checks a leg kick.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timmermans's sensitive parts.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Timmermans shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murhaa eats them both and turns towards Timmermans to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Timmermans's knee but Timmermans avoids it well.
Murhaa looks to land a body kick but Timmermans moved away.
Timmermans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Timmermans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murhaa tries to land a leg kick but Timmermans saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Timmermans off balance momentarily.#T2#
Timmermans throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Timmermans staying out of range there.
Timmermans checks a leg kick nicely.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Timmermans.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Timmermans is looking for the big counter here.
Timmermans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Timmermans's knee but Timmermans avoids it well.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Timmermans avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Timmermans misses.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Timmermans throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Timmermans looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
Timmermans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murhaa's hands.
Timmermans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Timmermans tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
Timmermans throws a series of punches but Murhaa moves out of range.
Timmermans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Timmermans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Timmermans misses with a few strikes there.
Timmermans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murhaa is looking to chop away at Timmermans's legs.
Timmermans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Murhaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murhaa moves in looking to clinch but Timmermans pushes him off.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Timmermans.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timmermans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans wants to land a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Murhaa misses the jab.
Timmermans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Timmermans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Timmermans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Murhaa has managed to clinch.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Timmermans is trying to push Murhaa away but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Timmermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Timmermans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Timmermans's leg. Timmermans is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Timmermans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.
Timmermans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa lands a nice shot that snaps Timmermans's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murhaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Timmermans throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Timmermans down.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhaa backing away here, and Timmermans unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Murhaa avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Timmermans.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Timmermans, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans throws out a leg kick but Murhaa moves out of range and Timmermans only half commits. #T1#
Murhaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murhaa thumps Timmermans with a low kick.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Timmermans.
Timmermans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
Timmermans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Timmermans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murhaa thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Timmermans avoids a kick to the body.
Timmermans takes one to the side of the head.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmermans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmermans throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Timmermans digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Timmermans cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Timmermans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Timmermans lands a really nice looking cross but Murhaa seems unphased.
Timmermans moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timmermans.
Murhaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Timmermans avoided it.
Timmermans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Timmermans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa pushes Timmermans away with a front kick.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timmermans.
Timmermans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Timmermans is looking to score with low kicks.
Timmermans slips under a jab.
Timmermans unleashes a big counter combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murhaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa moves out of range as Timmermans throws a body kick.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa. #T3#
Timmermans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Timmermans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans moves into range and connects with a jab.
Timmermans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Murhaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Timmermans misses.
Murhaa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murhaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmermans can pounce on him. #CL#
Murhaa has Timmermans up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Timmermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timmermans lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Timmermans throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Timmermans has time to react.
Timmermans scores with a leg kick.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murhaa with a nice cross.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Timmermans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Timmermans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Timmermans moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Timmermans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Timmermans throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa scores with a body shot.
Timmermans scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhaa should have avoided that one.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ispa Murhaa.
Well Murhaa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ICS 19
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
A jab from OnYerKiester finds it's way through Murhaa's defenses.
OnYerKiester lands with an overhand left.
OnYerKiester lands a nice hook to Murhaa's body. Murhaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OnYerKiester throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
OnYerKiester scores with a body shot.
OnYerKiester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
OnYerKiester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
OnYerKiester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OnYerKiester misses with a leg kick.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OnYerKiester swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OnYerKiester throws out the jab.
OnYerKiester is looking to chop away at Murhaa's legs. #T1#
OnYerKiester just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for OnYerKiester.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OnYerKiester.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OnYerKiester throws out the jab. #KD#
Murhaa lands a left and a right that send OnYerKiester crashing to the mat, dazed. Murhaa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like PutinYa OnYerKiester has been cut.
OnYerKiester slips a jab from Murhaa.
OnYerKiester misses with a looping right.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OnYerKiester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
A swing and a miss from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
OnYerKiester loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
OnYerKiester looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
OnYerKiester throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.
No joy there for OnYerKiester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from OnYerKiester does it's job there.#CL2#
OnYerKiester has closed the distance and engaged Murhaa in a clinch.
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from OnYerKiester.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa tries a body shot but OnYerKiester blocks it.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OnYerKiester or not.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
OnYerKiester blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
OnYerKiester throws a head punch that misses.
OnYerKiester lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
OnYerKiester misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa tries a body shot but OnYerKiester blocks it.
OnYerKiester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
Murhaa tries to work over OnYerKiester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
OnYerKiester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
OnYerKiester blocking some punches.
Murhaa pushes OnYerKiester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
OnYerKiester misses with a short punch on the inside.
OnYerKiester lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa blocks a body shot from OnYerKiester. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by OnYerKiester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but OnYerKiester avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
OnYerKiester blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
OnYerKiester tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
OnYerKiester looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as OnYerKiester controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of OnYerKiester backwards.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OnYerKiester's elbow.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of OnYerKiester backwards.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Murhaa.
Murhaa works on OnYerKiester's body with a couple of short punches.
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 Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on PutinYa OnYerKiester's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Murhaa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends OnYerKiester sprawling to the canvas! OnYerKiester rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Murhaa finish him?! #ROC#
OnYerKiester is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
OnYerKiester wants to clinch.
OnYerKiester is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OnYerKiester throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhaa counters with a crisp right that sends OnYerKiester to the canvas! Murhaa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
Our winner, Ispa Murhaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ICS 11
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1#
Darren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Darren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darren ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Darren looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Darren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Darren tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tries a low kick but Darren avoids it.
Murhaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhaa slips under a jab.#CL#
Darren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Darren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Darren blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Murhaa working aggressively here.
I was talking to Darren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks the elbow strike.
Darren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darren lands an elbow that stopped Murhaa in his tracks for a moment.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darren blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa blocks an elbow strike from Darren.
Darren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darren pushes off an throws an elbow but Murhaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Darren working aggressively here.
Darren blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Darren cracks Murhaa with a nice body shot.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Murhaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Darren.
Darren throws an elbow but it misses.
Murhaa tries to work over Darren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darren lands a damaging elbow.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Darren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murhaa can turn it around.
Darren lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Murhaa.
Darren digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darren lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Darren.
Darren blocking some punches.
Darren pushes off an throws an elbow but Murhaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darren lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Darren throws an elbow but it misses.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Darren controls the action. #T3#
Murhaa dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
Darren lands an elbow just above Murhaa 's eye.
Murhaa dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
Darren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Darren.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murhaa's defenses.
Darren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Darren lands an elbow just above Murhaa 's eye.
Nice elbow from Darren.
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!
Darren tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Darren back against the cage.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darren lands a nice uppercut.
Darren lands a damaging elbow.
Darren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darren misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Darren controls the action.
Darren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darren misses with an elbow over the top.
Darren lands a body punch.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Darren pushes off an throws an elbow but Murhaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Darren controls the action.
Darren throws an elbow that misses.
Darren tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Darren back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Darren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murhaa's brow.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darren lands an elbow just above Murhaa 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Ispa Murhaa has been cut.
Darren throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darren prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murhaa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Darren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darren. That did some damage!
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa thumps Darren with a low kick.
Darren takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but Darren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darren half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Darren staying out of range there.
It looked like Darren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa.
Crunch! Murhaa slams his shin into Darren's torso.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Darren will feel that in the morning.
Darren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darren walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a nice combination. Darren backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Darren half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darren.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darren.
Darren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murhaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Darren.
Darren half committed to a counter leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murhaa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darren, right into the meat.
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!
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darren scrambles back to his feet.
Murhaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Darren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Murhaa misses
and Darren counters with a thumping low kick.
Murhaa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
letting Darren counter with a right hand.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Darren moves out of range.
Darren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
Darren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Darren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Murhaa sizes up Darren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Darren avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Darren - just one landing.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Darren moves out of range.
Darren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Darren counters with a nice right hand that sends Murhaa toppling to the canvas! Murhaa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Darren finish him?!#ROC#
Murhaa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darren.
Murhaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Darren finish him?
Darren misses with a head kick.
Murhaa seems to have recovered his senses.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Darren counters with a big left hand that crumples Murhaa! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Darren!
Our winner, James Darren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ICS 5
Date: Jan 22, 2020

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Camara there.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara misses with a body punch
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.#CL#
Camara rushes Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camara thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara lands with a cross.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Camara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa is looking for the big counter here.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murhaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Camara misses with a hook.
Murhaa moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice combination there by Camara.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Camara.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Camara takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow. #BC2#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camara misses with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.#CL#
Camara closes the distance and pushes Murhaa back into the cage.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa is trying to break free.
Murhaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Camara has double underhooks.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara scores with a nice strike.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.#T3#
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Camara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Camara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Camara.
Camara wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Camara moves into range and clinches up with Murhaa.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Camara.
Murhaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murhaa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.#CL#
Camara moves into the clinch successfully.
Murhaa tries to break the clinch but Camara is controlling the position.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4##CL#
Camara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murhaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Camara is working Murhaa over against the cage.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Camara. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Camara scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Camara clinches.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
Murhaa has had enough of the clinch but Camara keeps him there for the moment.
Camara keeps control of Murhaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Murhaa can't break the clinch.
Murhaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Camara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murhaa can turn it around.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa tries to break the clinch but Camara is controlling the position. #BC2#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhaa tries to bum rush Camara with a series of wild strikes but Camara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camara misses with a kick to the body
and Murhaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murhaa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Camara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Camara darts in and clinches Murhaa up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Camara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murhaa's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara working aggressively here.
Murhaa has had enough of the clinch but Camara keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Camara. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Camara prevents Murhaa from breaking the clinch.
Murhaa is trying to push Camara away but Camara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Camara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Camara misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Camara feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
Camara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Camara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Camara lands a high kick!
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
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!
Murhaa misses with a looping left.#T2##CL#
Camara moves into the clinch successfully.
Murhaa tries to circle away but Camara has him pinned against the cage.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Camara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ibrahim Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Camara lands a nice hook to Murhaa's body. Murhaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Camara wants to clinch but Murhaa slips to the side
and Murhaa counters with a nice body shot.
Camara tries to clinch
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murhaa counters with a left to the body.
Camara is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it. #CL#
Camara closes the distance and pushes Murhaa back into the cage.
Camara has Murhaa pressed against the cage, preventing Murhaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Camara doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Camara blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Camara throws a quick counter head kick but Murhaa was just out of range.
Camara takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camara takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Camara tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Camara moves out of range easily.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara misses with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Camara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Camara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Camara throws a body kick that misses.
Camara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camara misses with a looping right.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Camara scores with a four punch combination!
Camara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Camara with a hook.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Camara's belly button to the back.
A head kick by Camara misses #KD2#
and Murhaa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Camara! Murhaa lets Camara back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Camara is rocked!#CUT2#
Ibrahim Camara's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara misses with a head kick.
Oh Camara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Camara seems to have got his legs back now.
Camara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa scores with a counter punch that sends Camara to the canvas! Murhaa smells blood - he's punishing Camara with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Camara has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ibrahim Camara was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you, I never lied ! '.

Event: King of the Mountain Rd1 Part1
Date: Jan 08, 2020

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Puller.
Puller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Puller.#CL2#
Puller clinches up with Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Puller controls his hands.
Puller pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Puller controls his hands.
Puller scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Puller is working Murhaa over against the cage.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Puller controls the action.
I was talking to Murhaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Puller controls his hands.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Puller controls his hands.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Puller controls his hands.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Puller controls the action.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Puller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Puller connects with a solid leg kick.
Puller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murhaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puller was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Puller throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puller.
Puller lands with a cross.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Puller didn't see that one coming.
Murhaa jabs at Puller's body.
Puller lands a body shot.
Puller throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Puller's shoulder, as Puller tries to avoid the shot.
Puller looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Puller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puller tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puller wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa moves out of range as Puller strikes.#T2#
Puller throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa is looking to chop away at Puller's legs.
Murhaa cracks Puller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puller throws a good cross that connects.
Murhaa throws out a leg kick but Puller moves out of range and Murhaa only half commits.
Puller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Puller connects with a solid leg kick.
Puller throws a body shot but no joy.
Puller tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller throws a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Puller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puller misses with an uppercut.
Puller misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Puller is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Puller checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Puller throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Puller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Puller is having none of it.
Puller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Puller's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Puller.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Puller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puller misses with a body shot.
Puller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a hook but Puller blocks it.
Puller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puller tries to clinch up.
Puller misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa motions for Puller to come forward. Murhaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Puller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puller lands a body shot.
Puller throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range. #CL#
Murhaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puller struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Puller lands a right hand.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pullers head.
Puller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Puller controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puller looks winded!
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
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 Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Murhaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Puller.
Murhaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Puller.
Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Puller moves out of range of the leg kick from Murhaa.
Puller throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Puller off balance momentarily.
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Puller circles away.
Puller avoids a kick to the body.
Murhaa thumps Puller with a low kick.
Puller throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puller checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Puller misses.
Puller just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puller moves out of range of the body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puller on the side of the head.
Puller throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Puller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
Puller connects with a looping right hand.
Puller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Puller looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa throws a leg kick which misses Puller's front leg but catches the back leg as Puller tries to avoid it.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puller throws a leg kick but Murhaa checks it.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murhaa defending well as Puller loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puller moves away.
Jab from Puller.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puller momentarily.
Puller tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murhaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Puller throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Puller's leg but Puller calmly moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Puller's leg but Puller calmly moves out of range.
Puller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puller lands with a nice body punch.
Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Puller lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
Puller drops his hands momentarily and Murhaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puller.#T3#
Puller avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Puller throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Crunch! Puller slams his shin into Murhaa's torso.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa wants to clinch.
A jab from Puller finds it's way through Murhaa's defenses.
Puller slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Puller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Puller avoids it.
Puller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Puller moved away.#T4#
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puller checks it well.
A big right from Puller misses.
Puller throws a front kick that sends Murhaa stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Puller is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puller presses Murhaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Puller.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Puller blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Puller is working Murhaa over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Puller takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Murhaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murhaa.
Puller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murhaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Puller misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Murhaa forces Puller back against the cage and clinches.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Puller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Murhaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Puller.
Puller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puller or not. #T1#
Murhaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puller blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Puller.
Puller lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa cracks Puller with a nice body shot.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Puller's ribcage. Puller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa works on Puller's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa tries to work over Puller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
Ispa Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puller tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puller prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Puller blocks a body shot from Murhaa. #T2#
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhaa or not.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puller backwards. #BC2#
Puller breaks the clinch.
Puller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Puller circles away.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puller.
Puller throws a big shot that misses.
Puller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Murhaa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murhaa avoids a kick to the body.
Puller moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puller.
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Puller throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puller momentarily.
Puller swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Puller avoids it.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Puller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puller can do to turn this around?
Murhaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murhaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Puller circles away.
Puller moves out of range of the body kick.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Puller's head.
Puller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Puller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puller cracks Murhaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Puller.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Puller circles away.
Puller checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Puller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puller connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Puller circles away.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
John Puller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puller throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Puller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murhaa 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Pride FC 65
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murhaa wants to land a leg kick but Borjigin is out of range.
A jab from Borjigin misses.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Borjigin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murhaa scrambles back to his feet.
Borjigin misses the shot to the body.
Borjigin scores with a nice body kick.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borjigin.
Borjigin tries to land a front kick but Murhaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Borjigin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Borjigin is looking to slow Murhaa down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Borjigin misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borjigin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borjigin throws a series of punches but Murhaa avoids them all with ease.
Murhaa looks to land a body kick but Borjigin moved away.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borjigin lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Borjigin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Borjigin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Borjigin is out of range.
Good shot there by Borjigin.
Borjigin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borjigin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borjigin checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
Borjigin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Borjigin.
Borjigin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Borjigin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murhaa is able to avoid easily.
Borjigin scores with a jab. Murhaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borjigin swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Borjigin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borjigin keeps Murhaa at a distance using the push kick.
Borjigin throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Borjigin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Borjigin finds it's way through Murhaa's defenses.
Nice straight punches there by Murhaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murhaa.
Borjigin checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Borjigin.
A countering left hand to the body from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borjigin slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa tried to score with a low kick but Borjigin checks it.
Borjigin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Borjigin misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Borjigin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
Borjigin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Borjigin is wise to it.
Borjigin throws a head kick that misses.
Borjigin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Borjigin cracks Murhaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Borjigin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Borjigin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Borjigin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borjigin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borjigin checks a leg kick.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Borjigin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa thumps Borjigin with a low kick.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Borjigin.
Borjigin lands with a nice body kick.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Borjigin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Murhaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Borjigin is out of range and Murhaa settles back down.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Murhaa wants to counter with a clinch but Borjigin pushes him away.
Murhaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borjigin's hands.
Borjigin misses with a low kick.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Borjigin moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Borjigin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Borjigin throws a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borjigin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhaa under the eye.
Murhaa wants to land a leg kick but Borjigin is out of range.
Murhaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Murhaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borjigin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Borjigin misses.
Borjigin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Borjigin's leg. Borjigin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borjigin.
Borjigin misses the jab.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
A big left from Borjigin misses.
Borjigin moves out of range as Murhaa throws a body kick.
Murhaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Borjigin in the body.
A jab from Borjigin misses.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Borjigin looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murhaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borjigin misses with a straight left.
Murhaa feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Murhaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.#BC#
Borjigin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borjigin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhaa thumps Borjigin with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khunbish Borjigin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Murhaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Borjigin moves away and avoids it.
Borjigin thows a leg kick but Murhaa checks it
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borjigin's knee momentarily.
Borjigin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa thows a body kick. Borjigin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murhaa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head kick misses from Borjigin.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Borjigin connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Borjigin's leg but Borjigin calmly moves out of range.
Borjigin 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.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Borjigin slips the punch.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Borjigin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borjigin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Borjigin throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa. #T1#
Borjigin misses with a looping right.
Borjigin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts.
Borjigin thows a leg kick but Murhaa checks it
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borjigin throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borjigin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhaa slips a jab from Borjigin.
Borjigin misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa scores with a nice body kick.
Borjigin throws a good cross that connects.
Borjigin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borjigin throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Borjigin.
Borjigin throws a big shot that misses.
Borjigin thuds his shin into the meat of Murhaa's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borjigin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Borjigin moves away and avoids it.#T2#
The fighters circling - Borjigin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
Borjigin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Borjigin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Borjigin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Murhaa misses with a low kick as Borjigin jumps back.
Borjigin throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
Murhaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Borjigin circles away.
Borjigin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Borjigin.
Murhaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Borjigin connects with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Borjigin.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Borjigin's head but Borjigin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murhaa. Borjigin shrugs it off though.
Murhaa tries to work over Borjigin's front leg with a kick but Borjigin checks it.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Borjigin.
Borjigin looks to land a combination but Murhaa avoids it well.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Borjigin throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Borjigin avoids it with no problem.
Borjigin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
Khunbish Borjigin is winning the standup battle so far.
Borjigin connects with the punch.
A jab from Borjigin misses.
Borjigin just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Borjigin throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Borjigin missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borjigin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borjigin's knee momentarily.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borjigin lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Borjigin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borjigin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murhaa will feel that in the morning.
Some wild striking there from Borjigin.
Murhaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Borjigin with a body shot.
Murhaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Borjigin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Borjigin blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Borjigin.
Borjigin misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Borjigin avoids it.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Borjigin saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Borjigin misses the target.
Borjigin throws a big shot that misses.
Borjigin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Borjigin tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Khunbish Borjigin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Borjigin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Borjigin throws a head kick that misses.
Murhaa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Borjigin.
Borjigin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Borjigin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Borjigin lands a two punch combo.
Borjigin lands the left hand.
Borjigin looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Borjigin swings widly with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Borjigin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa throws a front kick that sends Borjigin stumbling back into the cage.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borjigin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borjigin throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Borjigin's front leg.
Borjigin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Borjigin misses with a body shot.
Borjigin misses with a low kick.
Borjigin checks a low kick from Murhaa.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Borjigin connects with a jab.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Borjigin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Borjigin backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Murhaa does no damage.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Borjigin off balance momentarily.
Borjigin takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Borjigin throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Borjigin connects with a body shot.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Borjigin.
Borjigin misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murhaa scores with a head kick. Borjigin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Borjigin throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Borjigin checks a leg kick.
Borjigin throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Borjigin misses with a body shot.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Borjigin loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Borjigin ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Borjigin connects with an inside leg kick.
Borjigin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Murhaa lands with a hook. Borjigin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Borjigin blocks a low kick nicely.
Borjigin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Borjigin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Borjigin throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Borjigin.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Borjigin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3##CL2#
Murhaa rushes Borjigin and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Borjigin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Borjigin misses.
Borjigin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borjigin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Borjigin slips the punch.
A big right from Borjigin misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murhaa. Borjigin shrugs it off though.
Murhaa thumps Borjigin with a low kick.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Borjigin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Borjigin misses the target.
Murhaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Borjigin. Borjigin obviously looking to wear him down.
Borjigin throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borjigin just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Borjigin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borjigin scores with a three punch combo!
Borjigin checks a leg kick.
Borjigin misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with a good low kick that Borjigin was not able to check.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borjigin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borjigin.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Borjigin is wise to it.
Murhaa defending well as Borjigin loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borjigin misses with a body shot.
Murhaa throws a hook but Borjigin blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Borjigin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
Borjigin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Borjigin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Borjigin throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa tries a low kick but Borjigin avoids it.
Ispa Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Borjigin tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khunbish Borjigin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borjigin, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khunbish Borjigin!
A very excited looking Khunbish Borjigin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Pride FC 56
Date: Nov 06, 2019

#R1#
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Boretti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa punishes Boretti's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Boretti misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick.
Murhaa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boretti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Boretti tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.#T1#
Nice shot by Boretti.#CL#
Boretti clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank.
I was talking to Boretti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Boretti blocks it. #BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch.
Boretti throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Boretti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Murhaa looks to move away, Boretti throws a big counter combo but Murhaa just gets out of the way.
Boretti throws a combination. Murhaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Boretti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boretti staying out of range there.
A low kick from Boretti is predictable there
and Boretti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Murhaa misses
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boretti throws out the jab.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Boretti.
Boretti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boretti counters with a three punch combo that has Murhaa backing up. Murhaa nods at Boretti to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Boretti misses with a double jab
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boretti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boretti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
Boretti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boretti feints a jab promting Murhaa to slip. Boretti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murhaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Boretti.
Boretti takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murhaa defending well as Boretti loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boretti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Boretti misses its intended target.
Murhaa tries to move into range but Boretti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boretti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boretti loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boretti misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Murhaa moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti 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#
Boretti misses with a straight left.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Murhaa wants to counter the offense by Boretti and move into the clinch position.
Matteo Boretti is winning the standup battle so far.
Boretti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Boretti.
A left lands for Boretti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Boretti throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murhaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Boretti tries to clinch up.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Boretti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boretti misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Boretti throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boretti scores with a leg kick.
Boretti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boretti.#T2#
Boretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boretti throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boretti scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.#T3#
Boretti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Boretti.
Boretti looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Murhaa connects with a body shot.
Murhaa wants to clinch up but Boretti keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Boretti has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Boretti.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa. #T4#
Boretti lands an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa cracks Boretti with a nice body shot.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Boretti appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Boretti closes the distance and pushes Murhaa back into the cage.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Boretti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boretti or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boretti scores with a hook to the body.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murhaa is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Boretti tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Boretti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boretti's gas tank.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Boretti's ribcage. Boretti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa presses Boretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murhaa is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa presses Boretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murhaa works on Boretti's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Boretti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boretti's gas tank.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti misses with some punches. #T4#
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boretti.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Boretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Ispa Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boretti 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Pride FC 48
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Ghosh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a body shot
and Ghosh counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Ghosh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ghosh down.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Ghosh off balance momentarily.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghosh has time to react.
Ghosh ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Ghosh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghosh throws out the jab.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ghosh goes for a double leg but Murhaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhaa continues to drive forward.#CL#
Ghosh clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Ghosh lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
Ghosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghosh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murhaa to keep the fight standing.
Ghosh misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Ghosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghosh controls his hands.
Ghosh 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.
Ghosh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murhaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheikh Amun Ghosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Ghosh.
Nice body punch from Ghosh - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Ghosh drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Murhaa gets to his feet - Ghosh follows without any prompting.
Murhaa thows a leg kick but Ghosh checks it
and Ghosh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crunch! Murhaa slams his shin into Ghosh's torso.
Ghosh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Ghosh ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Ghosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghosh misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ghosh tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ghosh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murhaa throws a one two combo.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Ghosh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ghosh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murhaa needs to keep his hands up - Ghosh had a free shot at his head there.
Ghosh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Murhaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ghosh misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghosh.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ghosh at a distance.
Murhaa throws a leg kick which misses Ghosh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghosh tries to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Ghosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Ghosh moves out of range.
Ghosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ghosh tries to land a front kick but Murhaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy body kick from Ghosh
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ghosh throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghosh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ghosh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
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!
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Ghosh's body. Ghosh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Ghosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghosh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Ghosh's leg. Ghosh is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Murhaa clinches up against the cage.
Ghosh lands a body shot.
Ghosh scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ghosh fails to land.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Ghosh lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Ghosh misses with a body punch.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghosh.
Murhaa is leaning against Ghosh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ghosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa 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#
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Ghosh's leg. Ghosh is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghosh ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Ghosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghosh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ghosh slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Murhaa clinches.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Ghosh lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Ghosh taking a breather.
Ghosh is trying to pull guard but Murhaa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa cracks Ghosh with a nice body shot.
Ghosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow. #T1#
Murhaa tries a body shot but Ghosh blocks it.
Murhaa is working Ghosh over against the cage.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghosh backwards.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Ghosh misses with a body punch.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Ghosh.
Ghosh blocking some punches.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa cracks Ghosh with a nice body shot.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Ghosh blocks an uppercut.
Ghosh has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Ghosh misses with a body punch.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghosh controls his hands.
Ghosh misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa tries to work over Ghosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ghosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa tries to work over Ghosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghosh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murhaa is keeping busy.
Ghosh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Ghosh.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Ghosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa. #T3#
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Ghosh tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Ghosh back against the cage.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghosh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
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!
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
A short right from Murhaa.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow. #T4#
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Ghosh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Ghosh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Ghosh takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghosh.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ghosh seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murhaa can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Ghosh's ribcage. Ghosh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Ghosh has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghosh controls his hands.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ghosh's calf.
Ghosh checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.
Ghosh misses with a jab to the body
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghosh throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Ghosh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murhaa misses with the combination.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ghosh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Ghosh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Ghosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghosh counters with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Ghosh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murhaa lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Ghosh ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ghosh throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghosh circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Ghosh counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Ghosh down.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. Ghosh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Ghosh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murhaa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ghosh is in Murhaa's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghosh is pushing down on Murhaa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murhaa is fighting to maintain full guard but Ghosh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murhaa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ghosh manages to move to mount!
Ghosh wants to control the pace but Murhaa is squirming around nicely.
Ghosh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murhaa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ghosh with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Murhaa is trying to stand.#SUB#
Ghosh has control of Murhaa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Murhaa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Murhaa squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3##SUB#
Ghosh has hold of Murhaa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Murhaa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Murhaa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Murhaa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ghosh.
Murhaa really wants to buck Ghosh off and get back to his feet.
Ghosh looking to control but Murhaa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murhaa wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Ghosh wants to control the pace but Murhaa is squirming around nicely.
Murhaa squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ghosh lands a couple of good shots and Murhaa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet.
Murhaa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ghosh throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
Ghosh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Murhaa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ghosh lands shots from the back. #SUB#
Ghosh looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheikh Amun Ghosh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murhaa 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Pride FC 45
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Ragnar misses with a straight left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ragnar.
Ragnar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murhaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnar. Ragnar obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Ragnar misses the body punch
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnar has been cut.
Ragnar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ragnar looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Ragnar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Murhaa has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Ragnar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Ragnar. #BC#
Ragnar manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Ragnar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murhaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnar.
Murhaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnar.
Ragnar scores with a hook.
We've been told by Ragnar's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murhaa. Murhaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnar lands with an overhand left.
Ragnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Ragnar.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnar is just out of range.
Ragnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ragnar takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnar tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Ragnar does it's job there.
Ragnar motions for Murhaa to come forward. Ragnar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnar, right into the meat.
Ragnar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ragnar misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnar stuns Murhaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ragnar throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Murhaa counters by moving into the clinch.
Ragnar tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Ragnar back against the cage.
Murhaa tries to work over Ragnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnar backwards.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnar stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnar controls the action.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa pushes Ragnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Ragnar avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Ragnar prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnar takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Ragnar working aggressively here.
Murhaa has Ragnar pressed against the cage, preventing Ragnar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnar misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnar is trying to force a seperation but Murhaa has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Ragnar trying to control the position but instead, Murhaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ragnar into the cage.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ragnar lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Murhaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ragnar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ragnar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ragnar takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Ragnar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ragnar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ragnar takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ragnar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ragnar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Ragnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Ragnar misses with a kick to the body
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Ragnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Ragnar avoids it with no problem.
Ragnar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ragnar misses with a head kick.
Ragnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnar.
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Ragnar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnar scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Murhaa avoids a kick to the body.
Murhaa wants to counter with a clinch but Ragnar pushes him away.
Ragnar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ragnar swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ragnar misses with a straight right.
Ragnar loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Ragnar.
Ragnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa wants to counter the offense by Ragnar and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnar throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnar swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnar.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ragnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ragnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Ragnar.
Murhaa throws a hook but Ragnar avoids it easily.
It looked like Ragnar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Ragnar tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnar.
Ragnar misses with a hook.
Ragnar thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnar misses with a body shot.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Murhaa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnar throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ragnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#KD2#
Murhaa lands a big head kick that sends Ragnar tumbling to the mat! Murhaa takes a step backwards and waves Ragnar back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ragnar is rocked!
Ragnar misses with a jab to the body
and Murhaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Ragnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnar is holding his hands too far apart here. Murhaa throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ragnar is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Murhaa!
A relieved looking Ispa Murhaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Pride FC 39
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Steve misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Nice jab there from Steve. #CL2#
Steve has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Ispa Murhaa has been cut.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Murhaa's ribcage. Murhaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
A hook to the body from Steve. #T1#
Murhaa takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Steve.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Murhaa cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Steve told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhaa or not.
Steve tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steve throws an elbow but misses.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Steve. #T2#
Murhaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murhaa gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Murhaa tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow. #T3#
Murhaa tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Murhaa in his tracks for a moment.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Steve throws an elbow that misses.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Steve.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
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!
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa. #T4#
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steve presses Murhaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Murhaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks the elbow strike.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murhaa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murhaa works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Steve clinches up with Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steve just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murhaa's brow.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve lands a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve working aggressively here.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Murhaa pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A short right from Murhaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Steve lands an elbow inside.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Steve misses with an elbow over the top.
Steve lands a right hand.
Murhaa blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
A short left from Steve.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Steve.
Murhaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.#T2#
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Murhaa in his tracks for a moment.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
A short left from Steve.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Murhaa in his tracks for a moment.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chris Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa misses with a body punch. #T3#
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steve prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve lands a body punch.
Murhaa blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Steve lands an elbow inside.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Steve pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands a left hand.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve lands an elbow inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#
Murhaa is rocked!
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Murhaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murhaa seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Steve.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Steve pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve lands a left hand.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Murhaa tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murhaa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.#CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Murhaa against the cage.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve blocking some punches.
Murhaa takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murhaa's defenses.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Murhaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve lands an elbow just above Murhaa 's eye.
Steve cracks Murhaa with a nice body shot.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Steve misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Murhaa! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Steve.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
After winning the bout, Chris Steve thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Pride FC 35
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Campbell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Campbell tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
Campbell lands the left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Campbell tries a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Campbell.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa feints a counter leg kick.
Murhaa connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
A jab from Campbell does it's job there.
Campbell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa connects with a right hand. Campbell shakes it off.
Murhaa scores with a hook.
Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Murhaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Campbell's head back.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Campbell connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campbell takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Campbell avoids it with no problem.
Campbell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Murhaa.
Campbell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murhaa needs to keep his hands up - Campbell had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Murhaa throws out a leg kick but Campbell moves out of range and Murhaa only half commits.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Campbell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Campbell moves out of range easily.
Campbell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa thumps Campbell with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
Campbell swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Murhaa tries to sprawl but Campbell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Campbell stops Murhaa from getting back to his feet.
Campbell is trying to control the action in half guard but Murhaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murhaa is looking to escape.
Murhaa has hold of Campbell's hands but Campbell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Campbell working Murhaa over with strikes.
Campbell working Murhaa over with strikes.
Campbell stops Murhaa from getting back to his feet. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Campbell connects with a nice short shot to Murhaa's temple. #SUB#
Campbell is looking for a kimura but Murhaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campbell to get the leverage.
Murhaa tries to kick Campbell off but Campbell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Campbell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet.
Campbell works his way into side control.
Campbell cracks Murhaa with a big elbow.
Murhaa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Murhaa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Murhaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murhaa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Campbell wants to control but Murhaa is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Murhaa tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Murhaa throws a leg kick which misses Campbell's front leg but catches the back leg as Campbell tries to avoid it.
Murhaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
Murhaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Campbell if he has to take too many more of those.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick.
Campbell misses with a low kick.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Murhaa checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campbell.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Campbell, as that shot connected.
Murhaa throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
Campbell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
Campbell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Campbell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell moves out of range as Murhaa throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Campbell steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa avoids a kick to the body.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Campbell's leg but Campbell calmly moves out of range.
Campbell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Campbell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell checks a leg kick.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Campbell.
Campbell throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.#T2#
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
No joy there for Campbell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murhaa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Campbell staying out of range there.
Campbell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murhaa lands with a kick to the temple. Campbell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa moves out of range as Campbell throws a body kick.
Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Murhaa does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Murhaa as Campbell shoots in.
Campbell misses with a straight right.
Campbell misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Murhaa. No joy for Campbell on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Campbell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murhaa wants to clinch.#T3#
Campbell swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell blocks a leg kick.
Campbell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Nice body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Campbell's shoulder, as Campbell tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa moves out of range as Campbell throws a body kick.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Campbell on the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Campbell lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Campbell.#T4#
Campbell scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Murhaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Campbell cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Campbell.
Campbell lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the body.
Murhaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Campbell dives in for a single leg takedown but Murhaa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Campbell steps away.
Jab by Murhaa.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Campbell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campbell at a distance.
Campbell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Campbell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Campbell. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murhaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Campbell misses with a low kick.
Campbell is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Campbell walks into a left hand.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Campbell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range and Campbell settles back down.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murhaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Campbell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Campbell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Campbell takes one on the button.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.#TD#
Campbell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murhaa's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Murhaa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
I was talking to Campbell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Campbell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campbell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Campbell is trying to stall.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Campbell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Campbell lands with a right to the head.
Campbell working aggressively here.
Campbell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Campbell is working Murhaa over against the cage.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Murhaa. #T2#
Campbell struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa prevents the takedown attempt.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Campbell controls the action.
Campbell tries to score a body lock takedown but Murhaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Campbell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Campbell can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Campbell prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell gets through Murhaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Campbell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Murhaa is leaning against Campbell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa presses Campbell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
Stephen Campbell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Campbell controls the action.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campbell tries to score a body lock takedown but Murhaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murhaa lands a left hand. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Murhaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murhaa tries to work over Campbell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Campbell avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Campbell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa is leaning against Campbell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Campbell's ribcage. Campbell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa cracks Campbell with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murhaa 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Clothing Co. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Pride FC 26 Dog vs Gray
Date: Jun 16, 2019

#R1#
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Proudhon misses with a left hand
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Murhaa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Proudhon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Proudhon doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Proudhon is wise to it.
Proudhon throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Proudhon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Proudhon.
Proudhon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murhaa. Murhaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Proudhon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Proudhon misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Proudhon fails to land.
Proudhon misses with some punches.
Proudhon throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Proudhons head.
Murhaa content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Proudhon letting Murhaa take a breather here.
Proudhon blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Proudhon.
Proudhon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Proudhon.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Proudhon blocks it.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Proudhon backwards.
Proudhon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon lands a shoulder strike.
Proudhon throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Proudhon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Proudhon blocks an uppercut.
Proudhon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proudhon.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Proudhon fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Proudhon.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Proudhon blocks it. #T2#
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Proudhon. #BC2#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Proudhon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Proudhon throws a series of punches but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Proudhon.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Proudhon has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Proudhon working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Proudhon.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Proudhon's ribcage. Proudhon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Proudhon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Murhaa lands a body punch.
Proudhon is breathing heavily.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Proudhon misses with some punches.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Proudhon misses with a straight left.
Proudhon throws a right hand that Murhaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Murhaa also avoids with ease.
Proudhon throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Proudhon looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Proudhon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Proudhon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Murhaa connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudhon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Proudhon lands a head shot.
Proudhon scores with a jab. Murhaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa counters with a body kick.
Proudhon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudhon. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Murhaa misses.
Proudhon works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Proudhon misses with a two punch combination.
Proudhon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Joseph Proudhon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Proudhon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Proudhon with a hook.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Proudhon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Proudhon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa walks into a jab.
Proudhon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Proudhon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Proudhon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Proudhon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Proudhon counter with a right hand.
Proudhon slips under a jab from Murhaa.#T1#
Murhaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Proudhon takes a step back to recover.
Proudhon throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Proudhon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murhaa takes one on the button.
Proudhon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhaa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Proudhon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Proudhon misses.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Proudhon sizes up Murhaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut.
Proudhon scores with a hook.
Murhaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Proudhon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Proudhon misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Proudhon misses with a looping right.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Proudhon is wise to it.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proudhon throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Proudhon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Proudhon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Proudhon.
Proudhon throws a right hand that Murhaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Murhaa also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Proudhon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murhaa on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Proudhon's shoulder, as Proudhon tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Proudhon.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Proudhon steps away.#T3#
Proudhon missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Proudhon scores with a jab.#CL#
Proudhon clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Proudhon on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Proudhon.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Proudhon blocks it.
Murhaa pushes Proudhon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Proudhon throws a head punch that misses.
Proudhon tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa missing with knees to the body.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the cage.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Proudhon blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Proudhon tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it. #T4#
Proudhon misses with some punches.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Proudhon fails to land.
Proudhon lands an uppercut.
Proudhon lands a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Proudhon's elbow.
Proudhon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon working aggressively here.
Proudhon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Proudhon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Joseph Proudhon dominated that second round.
That's time! Proudhon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Proudhon lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Proudhon misses with a straight right.
Proudhon cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudhon clobbers Murhaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murhaa looks for the body kick but Proudhon saw that one coming.
Proudhon lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon misses with a hook to the body
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Proudhon clinches up with Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Proudhon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Proudhon. #T1#
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Proudhon.
Proudhon lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa is trying to break the clinch but Proudhon is controlling him.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Proudhon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Proudhon.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Proudhon misses with a body punch.
Proudhon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Proudhon.
Proudhon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proudhon lands a shoulder strike.
Proudhon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Proudhon's elbow.
Proudhon lands a body shot. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Proudhon misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudhon blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Proudhon.
Proudhon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Proudhon tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Proudhon works on Murhaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Proudhon lands a body shot.
Proudhon struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the cage.
Murhaa tries to work over Proudhon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Proudhon.
Proudhon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the cage.
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proudhon. #T3#
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Proudhon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Proudhon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Proudhon misses with some punches.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Proudhon controls the action.
Proudhon has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Proudhon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Proudhon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Proudhon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Proudhon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proudhon blocks an uppercut.
Proudhon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa is trying to break the clinch but Proudhon has him pressed against the cage.
Murhaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Proudhon avoids the damage to the body.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Proudhon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proudhon.
Nice body punch from Proudhon.
Proudhon working aggressively here.
Murhaa tries to work over Proudhon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Proudhon.
Ispa Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Proudhon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Pride FC 18
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Kai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murhaa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa scores with a hook.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Murhaa misses
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
Kai misses with a straight left.
Kai lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Murhaa falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kai counter with a right hand. #T1#
A punch combination from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Murhaa thumps Kai with a low kick.
Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but Kai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa.
A little feinted left hand from Kai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws out a leg kick but Kai moves out of range and Murhaa only half commits.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai misses the jab.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Kai's front leg.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kai.
Murhaa cracks Kai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Kron Kai has been cut.#T2#
Kai works the jab nicely.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Kai.
Murhaa misses with a double jab
and Kai counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Kai's leg but Kai calmly moves out of range.
Kai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Kai didn't see that one coming.
Kai throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kai counters with a series of strikes. Murhaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Kai.
A big right from Kai misses. #T3#
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murhaa tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhaa moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. #T4#
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the body from Kai misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai misses the jab.
Murhaa is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kai on the side of the head.
Kai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kai scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Kai's head back.
Murhaa defending well as Kai loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Murhaa catches Kai right on the button with a cross.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Kai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kai down.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Murhaa lands the left hand.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kai misses the target.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kai's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
Kai blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Kai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Kai.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Kai's knee but Kai avoids it well.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murhaa really felt that one!
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily. #T1#
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murhaa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice cross by Kai.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murhaa lands the left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murhaa.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Kai lands the left hand.
Kai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa tries to move into range but Kai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murhaa looks for the body kick but Kai saw that one coming.
Kai misses with a hook.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kai. That one must have hurt.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Kai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa cracks Kai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Murhaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick from Murhaa is predictable there
and Kai counters with a nice body kick.
Murhaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
Kai lands with an overhand left.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai slips a jab and a cross from Murhaa. #T4#
Kai moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai jabs at Murhaa's body.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
Kai throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Kai.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Kai backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kai lands an overhand right.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Kai throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Murhaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Kai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!
Murhaa misses with a hook.
As Murhaa looks to move away, Kai throws a big counter combo but Murhaa just gets out of the way.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab from Murhaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Kai avoids it with no problem.
Kai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Kai's body. Kai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Kai drops Murhaa with a left right combo! Kai follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#
Murhaa is rocked!#SUB#
Kai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murhaa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murhaa is still in real trouble! Can Kai finish him?
Murhaa wants to control but Kai postures up.
Murhaa seems to have recovered his senses.
Murhaa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kai's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kai is trying to work for a kimura but Murhaa is defending well. #SUB#
Kai is trying to work for a kimura but Murhaa is defending well.
Kai is trying to control. Murhaa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Kai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murhaa defends it well.
Murhaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet but Kai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murhaa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murhaa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kai trying to control but Murhaa is working from the bottom.
Murhaa wants to stand and escape but Kai is having none of it. #T3#
Kai trying to control but Murhaa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kai 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.
Murhaa managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murhaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Murhaa swinging wildly here.
Murhaa ducks right into an uppercut from Kai. #T4#
Kai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murhaa's head.
Kai throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murhaa moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Kai moves his leg out of the way.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
Murhaa scores with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kai checks a leg kick.
Kai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kai counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murhaa.
Kron Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Kai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murhaa 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PSE 35
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1##CL#
Rones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rones backwards.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rones's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rones throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Rones swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joy Rones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rones checks a leg kick.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Rones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Rones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. Rones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rones throws a good cross that connects.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rones.
Rones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rones looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
Murhaa lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Rones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rones misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Rones.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Rones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Rones - that landed with a thud.
Rones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rones misses with a body punch.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Rones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rones.
Rones swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Rones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rones misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Rones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhaa has time to react.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rones.
Rones blocks the body kick.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Rones moves his leg out of the way.
Rones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rones blocks a leg kick.
Rones misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Rones moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Rones moves into the clinch.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.#CL#
Rones drives through and clinches with Murhaa against the cage.
Rones has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Rones swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rones working aggressively here.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rones throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Rones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rones misses with some punches.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rones.
Rones lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rones takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Murhaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rones.
Murhaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murhaa can turn it around.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Rones.
Rones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rones works on Murhaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Rones lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Rones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rones lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Rones lands an overhand right.
Murhaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Rones does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by Rones there.
Rones lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joy Rones 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#
Rones checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa defending well as Rones loads up on a big left hand.
Rones blocks the body kick.
Rones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rones defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Rones cracks a nice hook into Murhaa's ribs.
Murhaa throws a hook but Rones avoids it easily.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rones lands a slapping body shot.
Rones slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Rones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rones thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa takes a swing at Rones's ribcage but misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rones here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rones throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. #T1#
Rones wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
Murhaa walks into a stiff left hand from Rones.
Joy Rones is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Rones moves into the clinch successfully.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rones throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Rones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rones.
Rones has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Nice body punch from Rones.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Rones controls the action.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Rones.
Rones cracks Murhaa with a nice body shot.
Rones is working Murhaa over against the cage.
Rones is working Murhaa over against the cage.#T2#
Rones lands with a short shot to the head.
Rones lands a shoulder strike.
Rones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Rones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
Rones digs a right hand underneath Murhaa's ribcage. Murhaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Rones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rones gets through Murhaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Rones.
Rones lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rones.
Rones scores with a shoulder strike.
Joy Rones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rones.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Rones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Rones lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Murhaa is rocked!
Rones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Murhaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Rones finish him?
Rones lands a shot to the body.
Rones is working Murhaa over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rones.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murhaa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Rones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rones lands with a left to the head.
Rones pushes Murhaa against the cage. Rones is working some dirty boxing. Rones pushes off with a quick right hook! Murhaa goes down! Murhaa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rones moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joy Rones!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joy Rones thanked Groove Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Murhaa
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Gagnon throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gagnon.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Gagnon.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Gagnon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Gagnon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Murhaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gagnon staying out of range there.
Gagnon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gagnon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gagnon scores with a shot to the body.
Murhaa throws a right hand that Gagnon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gagnon also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Gagnon misses with a straight left.
Gagnon throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Murhaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Gagnon.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa looks for the body kick but Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gagnon is able to avoid easily.
Murhaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gagnon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa tries to move into range but Gagnon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Gagnon moves his leg out of the way.
Gagnon scoring well with a low kick there.
Gagnon throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gagnon moves out of range of the body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheers as Gagnon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa defending well as Gagnon loads up on a big left hand.
Gagnon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Gagnon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Gagnon's knee but Gagnon avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Gagnon - just one landing.
Gagnon throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gagnon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Gagnon checks it.
Gagnon throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Gagnon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gagnon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Gagnon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa is looking for the big counter here.
Gagnon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Despite the aggression on Murhaa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gagnon misses with a body shot
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick.
Murhaa walks into a stiff left hand from Gagnon.
Good standup being displayed there by Gagnon as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Gagnon - just one landing.
Gagnon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gagnon.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Gagnon is looking to counter punch.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Gagnon.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Gagnon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa looks to land a combination but Gagnon avoids it well.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gagnon.
Murhaa with a jab.
Gagnon slips a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Gagnon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Gagnon misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Murhaa.
Gagnon throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a wild combination.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Gagnon steps away.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
A punch combination from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa tries to land a leg kick but Gagnon saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries a low kick but Gagnon avoids it.
Murhaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Murhaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Gagnon in the body.
Murhaa wants to land a leg kick but Gagnon is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a hook.#TD#
Gagnon dives in and scores a takedown into Murhaa's guard.#SUB#
Gagnon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murhaa dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Murhaa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gagnon isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon wants to control but Murhaa postures up.
Murhaa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gagnon's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Gagnon tries to bench press Murhaa off him but Murhaa keeps the position.
Gagnon gets back to half guard.
Gagnon is looking to control Murhaa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gagnon avoid being mounted?
Gagnon is pressing down on Murhaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murhaa content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon trying to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gagnon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gagnon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhaa defends well.
Murhaa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gagnon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gagnon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gagnon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Gagnon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murhaa passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon is looking for a sweep.
Gagnon is not content to let Murhaa control the position.
Gagnon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murhaa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gagnon is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gagnon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gagnon has his foot on Murhaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhaa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gagnon working for a triangle but Murhaa defends it easily.
Gagnon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gagnon working for submissions but it's allowed Murhaa to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luc Gagnon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Gagnon checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Gagnon clinches up with Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Gagnon.
A leg kick checked by Gagnon.
Nice defenses there by Gagnon.
Murhaa works over Gagnon's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gagnon scores with the left hand. Murhaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Gagnon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Gagnon looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Gagnon.
Murhaa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Gagnon walks into a jab.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhaa wants to slow Gagnon down by chopping away at his legs.
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gagnon is out of range.
Gagnon doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gagnon momentarily.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Gagnon avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa motions for Gagnon to come forward. Murhaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Gagnon clinches with his opponent.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Murhaa. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon lands with a left to the head.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gagnon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Gagnon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Murhaa is not content to let Gagnon control the position. #SUB#
Gagnon is trying to get an arm triangle but Murhaa is defending well.
Gagnon wants to take a breather but Murhaa manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gagnon.
Gagnon trying to control but Murhaa is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gagnon pushing down on Murhaa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura but Murhaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gagnon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gagnon looking for a submission but Murhaa manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gagnon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murhaa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Gagnon is looking for a triangle but Murhaa pushes his legs off easily.
Murhaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murhaa is pushing down on Gagnon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gagnon is fighting to maintain full guard but Murhaa has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gagnon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murhaa pulls his head out easily.
Murhaa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ispa Murhaa just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Gagnon 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.
Murhaa misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Gagnon misses the target.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Gagnon ducks down to avoid it.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Gagnon.
Gagnon lands with an uppercut that bounces Murhaa off the cage and back into range.
Gagnon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Gagnon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gagnon.
Gagnon tries to counter by clinching up but Murhaa breaks away and moves out of range.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Gagnon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gagnon drives through and clinches with Murhaa against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gagnon.
Gagnon digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Gagnon has Murhaa pressed against the cage, preventing Murhaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gagnon fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gagnon is working Murhaa over against the cage.
Gagnon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gagnon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gagnon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Gagnon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gagnon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gagnon is leaning against Murhaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gagnon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gagnon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Gagnon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gagnon.
Gagnon lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gagnon tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Gagnon working aggressively here.
Gagnon lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Gagnon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gagnon lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gagnon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gagnon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Gagnon controls the action.
Murhaa can't break the clinch.
Gagnon throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Gagnon has double underhooks.
Gagnon lands an uppercut.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
Gagnon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gagnon.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa stalling in the clinch but Gagnon improves position.
Gagnon misses with the head strike.
Luc Gagnon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon working aggressively here.
Gagnon can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Gagnon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murhaa walks away with a smile on his face. Gagnon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
Gagnon blocks a leg kick.
Gagnon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gagnon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Murhaa throws out a leg kick but Gagnon moves out of range and Murhaa only half commits.
Gagnon throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gagnon shoots in for a double leg but Murhaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Gagnon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gagnon connects with the punch.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Gagnon moves his leg out of the way.
Luc Gagnon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gagnon throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Gagnon lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Gagnon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Gagnon scores with a shot to the body.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gagnon checks it well.
Gagnon blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon had his way with Ispa Murhaa in that round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Gagnon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murhaa jabs Gagnon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Gagnon.
Gagnon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gagnon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Gagnon avoids a kick to the body.
Gagnon tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.
Gagnon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gagnon fails to land with a series of punches.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagnon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon slips a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gagnon throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gagnon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gagnon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Gagnon staying out of range there.
Gagnon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gagnon misses with a right hand
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Gagnon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Murhaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gagnon with a body shot.
Gagnon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Gagnon misses with a two punch combination.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gagnon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gagnon moves out of range as Murhaa throws a body kick.
Murhaa throws a leg kick which misses Gagnon's front leg but catches the back leg as Gagnon tries to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Gagnon moves out of range as Murhaa throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gagnon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa cracks Gagnon with a good jab.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Gagnon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Gagnon misses its target.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Gagnon lands with an overhand left.
Gagnon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa digs a good hook to Gagnon's body.
Gagnon checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagnon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.#T3#
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gagnon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murhaa's calf.
Gagnon lands with a right hand.
Murhaa takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Gagnon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnon.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Gagnon wants to clinch.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murhaa but Murhaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Gagnon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Gagnon.
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gagnon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murhaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gagnon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Gagnon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gagnon.
Gagnon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gagnon is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Gagnon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gagnon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ispa Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gagnon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luc Gagnon.
Well Gagnon 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: EMP Murhaa vs Klos
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Klos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Klos moves his leg out of the way.
Klos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klos looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Klos moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Klos.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Klos steps away.
A left lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klos was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Klos tries for a takedown but Murhaa circles away easily
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klos's calf.
Murhaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos. #T1#
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Klos moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.
Klos looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Klos.
Klos looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klos throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the body
enabling Klos to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhaa misses with a double jab.
Klos misses with a body shot.
As Klos backs off Murhaa throws a huge counter combo but Klos manages to avoid it all.
Klos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Klos throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.#TD#
Klos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murhaa's head. #T2#
Klos throws a strike but Murhaa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Klos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Klos throws a big right hand that misses.
Murhaa seems keen to control Klos's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klos is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Klos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murhaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murhaa controls Klos momentarily but Klos frees himself.
Murhaa has control of Klos's left arm, preventing Klos from doing any damage.
Klos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Klos from controlling successfully.
Klos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Klos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Murhaa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Murhaa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Murhaa! #REVB#
Klos is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Klos gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Klos looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Klos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Klos is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Klos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Klos looking for submissions off his back.
Murhaa is taking a breather. Klos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Klos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ice Cream Parlour, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Murhaa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
Klos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Klos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murhaa as he jumps to the side.
Murhaa walks into a jab.
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa ducks right into an uppercut from Klos.
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Klos.
Murhaa shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murhaa is looking to slow Klos down with leg kicks.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Klos lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Murhaa looks for the body kick but Klos saw that one coming.
Klos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klos. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Klos moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa swings for the body but Klos moves out of range.
Klos misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Klos is out of range.
Klos scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klos misses with a body shot.
Murhaa lands with a shot to the body.
Klos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa throws a series of strikes that have Klos backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klos lands with a right hand. #T2#
Klos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Klos throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Nice defenses there by Klos.
Klos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klos misses with a right hand
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Klos.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Klos connects with a jab.
Klos lands a nice hook to Murhaa's body. Murhaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Klos throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klos. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa drops his hands momentarily and Klos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Klos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Klos throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klos. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klos misses with a hook.
Klos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Klos.
Klos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Klos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murhaa quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klos throws a strike but Murhaa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Murhaa pulls Klos in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Klos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klos throws an elbow that misses. Murhaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klos's guard. Nice move by Murhaa!#REVB#
Murhaa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Klos working for submissions but it's allowed Murhaa to get to half guard.
Klos is looking for a sweep. Murhaa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cal Klos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klos staying out of range there.
Klos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Klos.
Nice straight punches there by Klos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Klos.
Klos misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Klos misses with a body shot.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Klos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Klos throws a good cross that connects.
Klos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Murhaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Klos scores with a nice strike.
Murhaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Klos throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Klos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murhaa in his tracks.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klos. That did some damage!
Klos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Murhaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murhaa scrambles back to his feet.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Klos avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klos is looking to counter punch.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Klos fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klos takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klos or perhaps it was just good defense by Murhaa, which made it look bad.
Klos misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Klos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murhaa tries to avoid it but Klos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murhaa to the ground. Murhaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Klos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murhaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murhaa throws a right hand that Klos ducks under and follows up with a left that Klos also avoids with ease.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.#T3#
Murhaa lunges at Klos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klos's hand.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Klos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhaa under the eye.
Murhaa throws a combination. Klos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murhaa cracks Klos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Klos moves away and avoids it.
Klos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Klos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klos throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa tries to work over Klos's front leg with a kick but Klos checks it.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Klos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa. #T4#
Murhaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Klos misses with a straight right.
Klos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murhaa counters with a good low kick that Klos was not able to check.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Klos moves out of range.
Murhaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Klos shoots in and bounces Murhaa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Klos trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klos passes Murhaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murhaa is pressing down on Klos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ispa Murhaa.
I think Murhaa 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: IFC82: Murhaa v Jones
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Murhaa gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Murhaa tries to tie him up.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at Grind Time Elite {$950} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murhaa pinned against the cage. Murhaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Jones walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here. #T2#
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones misses with the head strike. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Murhaa throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.#TD2#
Jones feints and as Murhaa raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Murhaa pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murhaa lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Murhaa, which made it look bad.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murhaa is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Murhaa circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Murhaa sneaks out the side door and pushes Jones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Murhaa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murhaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murhaa holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Murhaa is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones moves into full mount!
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 Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage. #CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Murhaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones. #BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones goes for a double leg but Murhaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhaa continues to drive forward.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones looks for a takedown but Murhaa sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Jones wants to clinch.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Murhaa off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Murhaa leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Jones defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murhaa swivels and escapes.
Murhaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa thumps Jones with a low kick.#T3#
Jones moves to clinch but Murhaa breaks away
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa scores with a nice right hand.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Murhaa counters with a body kick.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones goes for a double leg but Murhaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhaa continues to drive forward.#T4#
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Murhaa, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Murhaa against the cage but Murhaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Murhaa counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Murhaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jones's cut.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones wants to clinch but Murhaa slips to the side
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murhaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2##CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Murhaa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Murhaa thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Murhaa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jones! Murhaa lets Jones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murhaa throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?#T3#
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murhaa. That one must have hurt.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa misses the body punch #CL2#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.#BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Murhaa.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa scores with a counter punch that sends Jones to the canvas! Murhaa smells blood - he's punishing Jones with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jones has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ispa Murhaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC XS1: Murhaa vs Crosby
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Crosby tries to clinch up.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Crosby cracks Murhaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crosby blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crosby throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Crosby misses with the combination.
Murhaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crosby finds it's way round the side to connect with Murhaa's head.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Crosby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murhaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Crosby has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Murhaa jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Crosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crosby tries to clinch but Murhaa moves away
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Murhaa is looking to slow Crosby down with leg kicks.
Crosby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murhaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Crosby in the body.
Crosby looks winded!
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Murhaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Crosby off the cage and back into range.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crosby misses with a straight right. #T4#
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Murhaa lands with a shot to the body.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crosby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Crosby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
Murhaa catches Crosby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murhaa thumps Crosby with a low kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Murhaa throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Crosby is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ispa Murhaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFCMW43:Murhaa v L.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Heavyweight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Heavyweight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murhaa in his tracks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhaa!
Heavyweight tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Heavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa stuns Heavyweight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heavyweight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
Murhaa thows a body kick. Heavyweight tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.
Murhaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch. #BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Light Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murhaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heavyweight.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heavyweight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heavyweight connects with a body shot.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Heavyweight misses.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Heavyweight moves in looking to clinch but Murhaa pushes him off.
Heavyweight wants to clinch.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Heavyweight.#CL2#
Heavyweight moves into the clinch.
Heavyweight lands with a short shot to the head.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa. #BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Heavyweight wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Heavyweight takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murhaa lands a head shot.
Murhaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heavyweight.
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heavyweight's calf.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murhaa throws a series of strikes that have Heavyweight backpedaling.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heavyweight avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Heavyweight tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Heavyweight didn't see that one coming.
Murhaa keeps Heavyweight at a distance using the push kick.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Heavyweight misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Heavyweight looks winded!
Heavyweight scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Murhaa is looking to slow Heavyweight down with leg kicks.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with the left hand. Heavyweight knows he should have avoided that one.
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heavyweight is looking to clinch.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Heavyweight wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa 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#
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heavyweight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Murhaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murhaa rather than just go for the knockout.
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
You can see that Heavyweight has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heavyweight throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heavyweight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Heavyweight throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Heavyweight's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Heavyweight as he connects with a hook.
Heavyweight lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Heavyweight throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Heavyweight wants to clinch.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Murhaa lands a big head kick that sends Heavyweight tumbling to the mat! Murhaa takes a step backwards and waves Heavyweight back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Heavyweight is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Heavyweight is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Heavyweight swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heavyweight seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Heavyweight misses with a hook.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heavyweight is breathing heavily.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heavyweight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heavyweight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heavyweight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Heavyweight down.
Murhaa keeps Heavyweight at a distance using the push kick.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heavyweight crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murhaa - the referee stops the clock and Heavyweight gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murhaa. Heavyweight manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Murhaa looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Murhaa backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Heavyweight's temple! It sends Heavyweight violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Murhaa celebrates and the doctors try to help Heavyweight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa retains his light heavyweight title!
Ispa Murhaa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.

Event: IFC 69 Murhaa vs Dali
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Dali throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
Donk. Murhaa catches Dali right on the button with a cross.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Dali ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDali.
Dali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Dali.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Dali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dali now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Murhaa throws a hook but Dali avoids it easily.
Dali scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Dali's ribs.
Murhaa thumps Dali with a low kick.
Murhaa walks into a stiff left hand from Dali.
Dali moves out of range of the body kick.
Dali replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it well.
Jab by Murhaa.
Dali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Murhaa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Murhaa slips under a jab from Dali.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Dali misses.
Dali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Dali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dali tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Dali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dali blocks a jab.
Murhaa looks to land a body kick but Dali moved away.
Murhaa catches Dali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murhaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Dali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dali counters with a body kick.#T3#
Good work by Dali as he checks the leg kick.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Dali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Dali finds it's way through Murhaa's defenses.
Dali moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Dali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dali doesn't seem phased though.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Dali moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Dali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Dali defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Dali misses with a body shot.
Murhaa swings for the body but Dali moves out of range.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dali fakes the leg kick and cracks Murhaa in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa throws a hook but Dali avoids it easily.
Dali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Dali misses.
Dali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Dali looks to throw a body kick
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dali 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.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dali moves out of range of the body kick.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Dali flicks out a counter leg kick but Murhaa steps away.
Murhaa with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dali.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Dali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murhaa takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa digs a good body shot into Dali's ribs.
Murhaa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murhaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Dali should have avoided that one. #T1#
Dali moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Dali throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dali throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dali moves away.
Dali throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa scores with a one two! Dali had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Dali takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dali sizes up Murhaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dali might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murhaa has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd cheers as Dali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Dali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dali moves out of range of the body kick.
Dali counters with a body kick.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dali walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murhaa.
Dali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Dali raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Dali tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dali misses with a body kick.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dali can do to turn this around?
Dali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Dali doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a jab when Dali was well out of range.
Dali replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it well.
Dali has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dali is looking for the big counter here.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dali.
Dali tries to move into range but Murhaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dali doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murhaa swings for the body but Dali moves out of range.
Dali throws a fast counter high kick but Murhaa manages to duck under it in time.
Dali takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa scores with a spinning back kick!
Murhaa tries to land a front kick but Dali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a jab. Dali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhaa swings for the body but Dali moves out of range.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Dali avoids the punch easily.
Dali counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dali misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa tries to land a front kick but Dali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dali tries to move into range but Murhaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dali throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a hook but Dali blocks it.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dali throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Dali has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murhaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dali bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dali just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Dali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Dali ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
Murhaa keeps Dali at a distance using the push kick.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Dali scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa wants to land a leg kick but Dali is out of range.
And Dali responds with a good body kick, but Murhaa manages to step out the way in time.
Dali steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murhaa. That one must have hurt.
Murhaa misses with a few strikes there.
Dali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Murhaa cracks Dali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Dali counters with a three punch combo that has Murhaa backing up. Murhaa nods at Dali to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dali.
Dali fakes the leg kick and cracks Murhaa in the body.
Dali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dali moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Murhaa tries to land a front kick but Dali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dali blocks the body kick.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dali on the side of the head.
Dali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
A low kick from Murhaa misses
and Dali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dali throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dali.
Dali tries to bum rush Murhaa with a series of wild strikes but Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Dali avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick there by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Dali follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dali is able to avoid easily.
Dali throws a fast counter high kick but Murhaa manages to duck under it in time.
Murhaa thumps Dali with a low kick.#T4#
Dali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dali misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Dali is just out of range.
Dali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Dali doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Dali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Dali counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dali throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Dali thows a body kick. Murhaa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Dali needs to keep his hands up - Murhaa had a free shot at his head there.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Dali replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it well.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dali.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Dali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
Dali lands with a nice combination. Murhaa backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Ispa Murhaa has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dali crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murhaa - the referee stops the clock and Dali gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murhaa. Dali manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dali's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa connects with a crisp jab.
Dali checks a leg kick.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. Dali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Dali throws a head kick that misses.
Dali throws a shot to the body.
Dali takes one to the side of the head.
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Dali moves out of range easily.
Dali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dali takes one to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Dali avoids the punch easily.
Dali appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dali looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Murhaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dali's hands.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dali manages to avoid it.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Dali moved out of range.
Dali is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhaa with a body shot.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dali at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Dali avoids it.
Dali looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dali! But no joy.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa backing away here, and Dali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dali thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dali.
Nice body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the body.
Murhaa looks to throw a body kick
and Dali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arany Dali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dali throws a shot to the body.
Dali tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dali is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Dali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dali appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa punishes Dali's body with a nice straight punch.
Dali scores with a push kick.#T4#
Dali throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Dali's ribs.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Murhaa is predictable there
and Dali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Dali replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it well.
Dali misses with a body shot.
Murhaa takes a swing at Dali's ribcage but misses.
Dali shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Dali's head.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa had his way with Arany Dali in that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murhaa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Dali throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
Dali has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murhaa.
Dali checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murhaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Murhaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dali will feel that in the morning.
Dali ducks right into an uppercut from Murhaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dali.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murhaa connects with a body shot.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dali! But no joy.#T1#
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Murhaa.
Dali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhaa!
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Dali's body. Dali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Dali's defenses.
Murhaa looks for the body kick but Dali saw that one coming.
Murhaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dali! But no joy.#T2#
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses.
Dali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Dali.
Murhaa misses with a double jab.
Murhaa connects with a body shot.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Dali moves away and avoids it.
Dali throws a fast counter high kick but Murhaa manages to duck under it in time.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa throws a hook but Dali blocks it.
Dali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa lands a high kick!
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Dali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dali counters with a body kick.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dali doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Dali avoids it.
Murhaa lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa swinging wildly here.
Dali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhaa swings for the body but Dali moves out of range.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Dali off balance momentarily.#T4#
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dali's sensitive parts.
Dali is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick from Murhaa lands but Dali takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa backing away here, and Dali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa tests Dali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dali tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Dali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa throws a hook but Dali avoids it easily.
Dali throws a big counter head kick but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murhaa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa retains his light heavyweight title!
Ispa Murhaa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: IFC 65: Choo vs Jones
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Murhaa slips a straight right by Bogard.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Murhaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa swings for the body but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bogard slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murhaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Bogard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa is looking to chop away at Bogard's legs. #T1#
Bogard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhaa jabs Bogard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhaa lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Bogard down.
Bogard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa lands with a shot to the body.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bogard momentarily.
Murhaa moves out of range as Bogard strikes.
Murhaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bogard. That did some damage!
Bogard lands with an uppercut that bounces Murhaa off the cage and back into range.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Bogard scores with a punch to the head.
Bogard scores with the left hand. Murhaa knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogard. Bogard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bogard throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Bogard.
Murhaa lands with a hook. Bogard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murhaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Bogard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bogard checks a leg kick.
Bogard tries to land a front kick but Murhaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Bogard avoids a kick to the body.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Bogard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogard thinks about the counter body kick.
Murhaa connects with a body shot.
Bogard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bogard lands a head kick. Murhaa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Bogard slips the punch.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Bogard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhaa works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Bogard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murhaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bogard takes a step back to recover.
Bogard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa looks for the body kick but Bogard saw that one coming.
Bogard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murhaa throws a leg kick which misses Bogard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bogard tries to avoid it.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Bogard's head but Bogard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bogard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bogard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bogard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murhaa has got the better of the exchanges.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa looks for the body kick but Bogard saw that one coming.
Bogard avoids a kick to the body.
Murhaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bogard is out of range and Murhaa settles back down.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogard can do to turn this around?
Bogard misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A combination from Bogard does no damage.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa keeps Bogard at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Bogard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily. #T1#
Murhaa scores with a push kick.
Bogard is breathing heavily.
Bogard misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.
Bogard checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but Bogard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogard! But no joy.#CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Bogard's head.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Murhaa is working Bogard over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Bogard's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Bogard struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Bogard being controlled against the cage.
Bogard takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa stalling.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Bogard's ribcage. Bogard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Murhaa.
Bogard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murhaa pushes Bogard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogard is trying to push Murhaa away but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bogard taking a breather. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bogard working hard to break the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bogard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Murhaa lands a big uppercut and Bogard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bogard looks OK. Murhaa waves Bogard back to his feet!#ROC#
Bogard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bogard is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?#CL#
Murhaa has Bogard up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa taking a breather.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Bogard throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa dips a shoulder and cracks Bogard with a mighty uppercut! Bogard falls back against the cage and Murhaa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bogard is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Murhaa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ispa Murhaa thanked Bullet Proof System for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IFC 62 Murhaa vs Jones
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Jones drives through with a takedown into Murhaa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones pushes down on Murhaa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Murhaa is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Murhaa is trying is best to control the position here.
Murhaa is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones looks to land a strike but Murhaa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murhaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Murhaa.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Murhaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab by Murhaa.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense.
Murhaa works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Murhaa clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3##CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it. #BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murhaa to the ground. Jones is now in Murhaa's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murhaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murhaa is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture. #T4#
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Murhaa is now in half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Murhaa as Jones shoots in.
Murhaa is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.#TD2#
Jones scores with a takedown into Murhaa's guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Murhaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Murhaa!#REVR#
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there. #T1#
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murhaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murhaa stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Luther Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murhaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murhaa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Jones. #T3#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murhaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
Jones looks for a takedown but Murhaa sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range. #T4##TD2#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murhaa to the ground. Jones is now in Murhaa's guard.
Murhaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murhaa working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Murhaa throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murhaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Murhaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murhaa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones throws an elbow but Murhaa slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Jones wants to control but Murhaa is keeping him busy.
Murhaa prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Murhaa is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhaa keeps working.
Murhaa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but Murhaa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa avoids it well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murhaa is avoiding damage well.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Murhaa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Murhaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murhaa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones trying to control the action but Murhaa is working from the bottom.
Jones cracks Murhaa with a big right hand but Murhaa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Murhaa regains half guard, as Jones was trying to land strikes.
Murhaa is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #T4#
Murhaa taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murhaa defending well though.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones with the ground and pound but Murhaa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murhaa is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Murhaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones wants to clinch.
Murhaa lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murhaa enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murhaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Murhaa is keeping the position.#T1#
Murhaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Murhaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Murhaa!#REVR#
Murhaa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Murhaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murhaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Jones stands up over Murhaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Murhaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Murhaa has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Murhaa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jones moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murhaa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Murhaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Luther Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Murhaa punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Jones has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhaa.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murhaa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Murhaa.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Murhaa tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murhaa is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Murhaa is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Murhaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Murhaa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Murhaa cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Murhaa clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Jones has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Murhaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
A solid body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murhaa defends it well.
Murhaa throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Crunch! Murhaa slams his shin into Jones's torso.
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!
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murhaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Murhaa scores with a push kick.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murhaa defends it well.
Jones with a nice cross.#CL2#
Jones rushes Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones tries for a takedown but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: IFC 59 Murhaa vs Choo
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Choo misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Choo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Choo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Choo scrambles back to his feet.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Choo counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Choo throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Choo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murhaa on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Choo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Choo.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
A big left from Choo misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murhaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Choo moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Choo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choo throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Murhaa.#T1#
Choo misses with a hook.
Choo throws a series of punches but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Choo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Choo.
Choo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Choo shoots for a double leg takedown but Murhaa sprawls well. He's pushed Choo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Choo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Murhaa gets a clinch.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Murhaa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
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!
Murhaa pushes Choo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Choo scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
Choo jumps guard but Murhaa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
Choo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Choo looks winded!
Choo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mew Choo.#BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Choo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa throws a leg kick which misses Choo's front leg but catches the back leg as Choo tries to avoid it.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a front kick that sends Choo stumbling back into the cage.
Choo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murhaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Choo avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murhaa rather than just go for the knockout.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murhaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Choos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Murhaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Choo off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Choo's defenses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhaa! #T3#
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Choo's head backwards.
Choo staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Choo.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Choo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murhaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Choo takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Choo has time to react.#ROC#
Choo is rocked!
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Choo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Choo is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Choo moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Choo! But no joy.
Choo seems to have recovered his senses.
Murhaa connects with a nice cross there... Choo is looking wobbly and Murhaa recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Choo to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Murhaa jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: IFC MW 29 Murhaa V Heavyweight
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heavyweight misses with a jab to the body
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heavyweight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Heavyweight's body. Heavyweight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heavyweight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murhaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Heavyweight tries to bum rush Murhaa with a series of wild strikes but Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Murhaa clinches up against the cage.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Heavyweight working aggressively here.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa is looking to control Heavyweight's arms but Heavyweight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murhaa has his back to the cage.
Heavyweight letting Murhaa take a breather here.#T1#
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Heavyweight looks to move away, Murhaa throws a big counter combo but Heavyweight just gets out of the way.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heavyweight lands a jab to the head.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Heavyweight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhaa with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murhaa - that will leave a mark!
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa feints a jab promting Heavyweight to slip. Murhaa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heavyweight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight slips a straight right by Murhaa.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa sets himself, and Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Murhaa avoids it this time.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.#T2#
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heavyweight has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heavyweight misses the jab.
Murhaa works Heavyweight's body with a nice hook.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Heavyweight instigates a clinch.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head but Heavyweight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heavyweight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murhaa scores with a nice body kick.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Heavyweight misses with a two punch combination.
Heavyweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Heavyweight misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heavyweight moves to clinch but Murhaa breaks away
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heavyweight doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight saw that one coming.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Heavyweight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heavyweight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murhaa wants to clinch.
Heavyweight throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Heavyweight manages to avoid it.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa catches Heavyweight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Murhaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heavyweight punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Murhaa instigates a clinch.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Heavyweight prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa blocking some punches. #BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Heavyweight avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Murhaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Heavyweight throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Heavyweight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Murhaa.
Heavyweight keeps the fight on the outside.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Heavyweight's head back.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Heavyweight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heavyweight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heavyweight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Heavyweight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heavyweight scrambles back to his feet.
Murhaa lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Heavyweight moves into range and clinches up with Murhaa.
Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa presses Heavyweight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Murhaa throws a series of strikes that have Heavyweight backpedaling. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa with a hook.
Murhaa scores with a jab. Heavyweight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heavyweight throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Heavyweight wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Heavyweight takes the fight into the clinch.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow.
Heavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow. #T3#
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Heavyweight's head.
Heavyweight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short right from Heavyweight.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heavyweight blocking some punches. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa looks to land a combination but Heavyweight avoids it well.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Heavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heavyweight can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heavyweight misses the jab.
Murhaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heavyweight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heavyweight slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Heavyweight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murhaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Murhaa.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Murhaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heavyweight.
Murhaa cracks Heavyweight with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
Heavyweight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Murhaa gets tackled into the cage by Heavyweight. Heavyweight maintains the clinch.
Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight.
Murhaa takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Heavyweight does no damage.
A combination from Murhaa does no damage.
Heavyweight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heavyweight wants to clinch.
Heavyweight misses with the combination. #T2#
Murhaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Murhaa lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Heavyweight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heavyweight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Heavyweight.
A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.
Murhaa moves out of range as Heavyweight strikes.
Donk. Murhaa catches Heavyweight right on the button with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Heavyweight there.#T3#
Murhaa slips a jab from Heavyweight.#CL#
Heavyweight tries to keep at a distance but Murhaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Heavyweight throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Heavyweight misses with a double jab.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Heavyweight scores with a jab to the head.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heavyweight's calf.
Heavyweight misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Heavyweight is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heavyweight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch lands to the side of Heavyweight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Murhaa lands a jab to Heavyweight's midsection.
Murhaa digs a good body shot into Heavyweight's ribs.
Murhaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murhaa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Heavyweight back to the cage. Murhaa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
Heavyweight throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Heavyweight dodges the punch combination from Murhaa.
Heavyweight misses with a straight right.
Heavyweight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heavyweight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight with a hook.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heavyweight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murhaa, as that shot connected. #T1#
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Heavyweight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Heavyweight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Heavyweight misses.
Heavyweight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heavyweight throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heavyweight's knee momentarily.
Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa cracks Heavyweight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Heavyweight if he has to take too many more of those.
Heavyweight tries to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Heavyweight cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.#T2#
Heavyweight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Heavyweight's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heavyweight connects with a crisp jab.
Heavyweight misses with an uppercut.
Heavyweight takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
A combination from Murhaa does no damage.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head but Heavyweight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and pushes Heavyweight back into the cage.
Heavyweight tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Ispa Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Murhaa. #T3#
Heavyweight tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Murhaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight.
A head punch on the inside from Heavyweight fails to land.
Murhaa trying to stall but Heavyweight improves his position.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage.
Heavyweight pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa is leaning against Heavyweight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heavyweight or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it. #T4#
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Heavyweight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Heavyweight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murhaa in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murhaa.
Murhaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Heavyweight in the body.
Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heavyweight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa had his way with Light Heavyweight in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Murhaa misses the jab.
Heavyweight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heavyweight scrambles back to his feet.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa walks into a jab.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Heavyweight ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Murhaa jabs at Heavyweight's body.
Murhaa tests Heavyweight's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Heavyweight moves into range and clinches up with Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Heavyweight is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Heavyweight fails to land. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Heavyweight. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhaa!
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa lands with a hook. Heavyweight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heavyweight blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Heavyweight misses with a looping left.
Murhaa misses with a jab to the body
and Heavyweight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heavyweight has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murhaa.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight. #CL#
Murhaa has Heavyweight up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Heavyweight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa. #T3#
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heavyweight or not.
Heavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa works on Heavyweight's body with a couple of short punches.
Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heavyweight misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa cracks Heavyweight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heavyweight misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heavyweight.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Murhaa misses.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Heavyweight tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Light Heavyweight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heavyweight has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murhaa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murhaa 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: IFC 46 Divac VS Murhaa
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Murhaa.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Divac.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Divac throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Divac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Divac moves out of range. #T1#
Divac blocks the body kick.
Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Divac throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Divac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Divac throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Divac counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Divac slips under a jab.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Divac misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Divac avoids the punch easily.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Divac misses.
Murhaa stuns Divac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Divac's shoulder, as Divac tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Murhaa rushes Divac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Divac misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Divac.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head.
Divac tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Divac back against the cage.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Murhaa tries a body shot but Divac blocks it. #BC#
Divac manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa lunges at Divac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Divac's hand.
Divac throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Divac moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Divac throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Divac thuds his right hand into Murhaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Divac's head backwards.
Divac needs to keep his hands up - Murhaa had a free shot at his head there.
Divac throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Murhaa tries to land a body kick
and Divac counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Murhaa clinches up with Divac and pushes him back against the cage.
Divac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divac misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa slowing the pace effectively.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Divac blocks it.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Divac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murhaa - that will leave a mark!
Divac drops his hands momentarily and Murhaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Divac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
That's time! Divac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Divac counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range.
Divac misses the jab.
Murhaa connects with a body shot.
Divac throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Divac misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Divac momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Murhaa does no damage.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Divac.
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!
Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.#T1#
Divac throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Divac misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
Divac fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Divac's body.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Divac at a distance.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
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!
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Divac lands a right hand. #T2#
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Divac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Divac misses with some punches.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head.
Divac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
A frustrated look appears on Divac's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Divac's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Divac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divac was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Divac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Murhaa jabs Divac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Divac clobbers Murhaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a swing at Divac's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Divac misses the target.
Murhaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Divac misses with a hook to the body
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Divac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Divac's head.
Divac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divac misses with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Divac.#T4#
Murhaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhaa looks to land a body kick but Divac moved away.
A quick step to the side and Divac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Divac avoids the punch easily.
Divac was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Divac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Divac there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
Roman Divac's cut is getting worse.
Divac misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Divac.
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Divac throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Divac loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Divac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Divac.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Divac counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Divac's head but Divac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Divac misses the target.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Divac.
A swing and a miss from Divac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa closes the distance but Divac moves to the side
and Divac counters with a stiff right hand.
Divac lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Divac.#ROC#
Murhaa is rocked!#T1#
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Divac and Murhaa goes tumbling to the canvas! Divac follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Murhaa is still in real trouble! Can Divac finish him?
Murhaa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Divac.
Divac postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa seems to have recovered his senses.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Divac from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divac sitting in guard here, content to control.
Divac throws a strike but Murhaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Murhaa is fighting to break Divac's control of his arms but Divac is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Divac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Divac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murhaa stops Divac from standing up. #T3#
Murhaa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa stops Divac from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Divac is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Murhaa dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Divac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Divac on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Divac tries to get out of the position.
Divac tries to bench press Murhaa off him but Murhaa keeps the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Divac can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Divac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Divac checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Divac misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Divac moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Divac misses the target.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa throws a series of strikes that have Divac backpedaling.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Divac is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Divac clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Divac misses.
Murhaa connects with a jab.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Divac's shoulder, as Divac tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Divac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Divac thuds his right hand into Murhaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divac throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Divac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Divac throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Divac.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Divac avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Divac takes one on the button.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Divac. That did some damage!
Divac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Divac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
A cross from Divac lands.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Divac's ribs.
Divac throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Murhaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Divac tries to circle away but Murhaa has him pinned against the cage.
Divac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murhaa is working Divac over against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head.
Divac tries to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling the position. #T2#
Divac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Divac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divac's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa works on Divac's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Divac letting Murhaa take a breather here.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Divac wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Divac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Divac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divac backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Divac can't break the clinch.
Divac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa works on Divac's body with a couple of short punches.
Divac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Divac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa works on Divac's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divac backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Divac.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Divac.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Divac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa keeps control of Divac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Divac blocks it.
Divac has had enough of the clinch but Murhaa keeps him there for the moment.
Divac lands a body shot.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Divac controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Divac lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Divac.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Divac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Murhaa clinches. #BC#
Divac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
It looked like Divac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Divac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Divac lands with a good body shot.
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Divac misses its intended target. #CL2#
Murhaa clinches up with Divac and pushes him back against the cage.
Divac lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Divac struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands. #BC#
Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Divac fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Murhaa. #T1#
Divac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
A big right from Divac misses.
Murhaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Divac gets tackled into the cage by Murhaa. Murhaa maintains the clinch.
Murhaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murhaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Divac seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murhaa can turn it around.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Divac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Divac lands a nice shot to the body.
Divac lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC#
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Divac moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Divac's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa throws a hook but Divac avoids it easily.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
letting Divac counter with a right hand.
Divac takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Divac ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa thows a leg kick but Divac checks it
and Divac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa moves to clinch but Divac breaks away
and Divac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Divac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Divac moves out of range.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Divac drops his shoulder and cracks Murhaa with a huge uppercut! Murhaa goes down! Can Divac finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa controlling the position.
Divac throwing strikes but missing.
Divac works over Murhaa with some ground and pound from guard.
Divac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Divac trying to control but Murhaa is working from the bottom.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Divac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Divac from controlling successfully.
Roman Divac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Divac throws a strike but Murhaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Murhaa prevents Divac from getting back to his feet.
Divac trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB#
Divac has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murhaa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Divac.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roman Divac.
Well Murhaa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa is the new light heavyweight champion!
Roman Divac spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.

Event: IFC 41
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Murhaa takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Bogard throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Bogard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogard.
Sloppy strikes from Bogard. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Murhaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bogard counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Murhaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa lands an overhand right.#CL#
Murhaa clinches up with Bogard and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bogard lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Bogard is looking to break free of the clinch but Murhaa has double underhooks. #T1#
Bogard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bogard takes a shot to the head.
Bogard is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling him.
Bogard blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Bogard throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Bogard is trying to break free.
Murhaa keeps control of Bogard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa. #BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogard looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.#T2#
Bogard tries a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogard.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Bogard throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa is looking to counter the offense by Bogard and move into the clinch.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bogard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard moves out of range of the body kick.
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Bogard throws a counter combo.
Murhaa swings for the body but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard throws a big counter head kick but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick from Bogard misses.
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Bogard's body. Bogard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Bogard is predictable there
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Bogard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Bogard moved out of range nicely.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Murhaa throws a hook but Bogard avoids it easily.
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Bogard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
Bogard moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Bogard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Bogard saw that one coming.
Murhaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Bogard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Bogard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Good shot there by Murhaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogard finds it's way round the side to connect with Murhaa's head.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Bogard misses.
Murhaa tries to counter by clinching up but Bogard breaks away and moves out of range.
Murhaa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bogard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa blocks the body kick.
Nice jab there from Murhaa. #CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bogard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murhaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bogard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa works over Bogard's head and body with a nice combination.
Murhaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Bogard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Bogard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Bogard avoids them all with ease.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Bogard.
Bogard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Bogard.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Bogard.
Bogard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Bogard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Ispa Murhaa has been cut.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogard can do to turn this around?
Bogard lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Bogard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Bogard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa with a jab.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Bogard's shoulder, as Bogard tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa lands a jab-cross combination.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Bogard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Bogard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Bogard misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Bogard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bogard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Bogard.
Murhaa connects with a crisp jab.
Bogard checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogard! But no joy.
Bogard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bogard checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogard moves away.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
Bogard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Bogard slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Bogard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Bogard does it's job there.#T3#
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Murhaa has Bogard up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bogard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside. #BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Murhaa has closed the distance and engaged Bogard in a clinch.
Bogard blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Bogard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Bogard throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bogard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Murhaa drives through and clinches with Bogard against the cage.
Murhaa prevents Bogard from breaking the clinch.
Bogard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Bogard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bogard.
Bogard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa tries a low kick but Bogard avoids it.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murhaa's cut.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bogard looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Bogard misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Bogard's belly button to the back.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa lands the left hand.
Murhaa cracks Bogard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Bogard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bogard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murhaa takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick from Bogard.
Bogard throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Bogard throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
Murhaa lands a jab to the head.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Bogard is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
A punch combination from Murhaa misses.
Bogard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Murhaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bogard.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Bogard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhaa throws a push kick but Bogard slaps the foot to one side.
Bogard throws a fast counter high kick but Murhaa manages to duck under it in time.
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Bogard circles away.
Terry Bogard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogard scores with a three punch combo!
Bogard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bogard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murhaa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murhaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Bogard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice cross by Bogard.
Murhaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with a nice strike.
Murhaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bogard is looking for the big counter here.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogard counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogard throws out the jab.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Bogard counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bogard throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bogard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murhaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Bogard should have avoided that one.
Bogard lands a jab.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogard throws out the jab.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Bogard blocks a jab.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Bogard throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Bogard looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.#T4#
The fighters circling - Bogard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa cracks Bogard with an open hand slap.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Bogard's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogard 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogard.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Terry Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa throws a front kick that sends Bogard stumbling back into the cage.
Bogard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Murhaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Bogard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bogard's gas tank.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogard controls his hands.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogard takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murhaa 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!

Event: IFC Mid Week 15
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Porto throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Murhaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murhaa.
Porto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa stalling.
Porto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Porto tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Porto.
Porto lands an elbow that stopped Murhaa in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Porto tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porto prevents a body shot from Murhaa. #T1#
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto misses with a body punch.
Porto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Porto lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa tries to work over Porto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murhaa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa avoids the elbow strike from Porto, against the cage.
Porto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Porto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Porto controls his hands.
Porto throws an elbow that misses.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porto or not.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Murhaa stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Porto rushes Murhaa and presses him up against the cage.
Porto tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa blocks an elbow strike.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa throws a hook but Porto avoids it easily.
Porto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Porto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3##CL#
Murhaa drives through and clinches with Porto against the cage.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Porto looking to stall.
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Porto.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Porto.
Porto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Porto working aggressively here.
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Porto trying to stall but Murhaa improves his position.
Porto tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa is trying to break the clinch but Porto is controlling him.
Porto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Porto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Porto controls his hands. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porto.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Murhaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murhaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Porto lands.
Good shot there by Porto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porto misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Porto momentarily.
Porto tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Porto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
Porto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Porto's head. #CL#
Murhaa clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Porto misses the target.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porto can do to turn this around?
Porto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.
Porto throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Porto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhaa stalks Porto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Porto's face. Porto staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Porto is rocked!
Porto lands a body shot.
Porto closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Murhaa counters with a nice right hand that sends Porto toppling to the canvas! Porto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Murhaa finish him?!
Porto is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porto tries to clinch up.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Porto misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Porto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Porto seems to have recovered his senses.
Porto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
A big left from Porto misses.
Porto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Porto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Porto does no damage.
Porto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Porto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Porto throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Porto manages to avoid it.
Porto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Porto.
Porto misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Porto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Porto.#CL2#
Porto gets a clinch. #T2#
Porto blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ispa Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Porto lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
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!
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Porto throws an elbow but misses.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Porto.
Murhaa dodges an elbow strike from Porto.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Portos head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Porto.
Murhaa blocks the elbow strike.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Porto.
Murhaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porto backwards. #T3#
Murhaa tries to work over Porto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa stalling in the clinch but Porto improves position.
Porto lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Porto throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Porto lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Porto.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Porto.
Porto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Porto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porto has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Porto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murhaa is keeping busy.
Porto blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Porto tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Porto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murhaa's brow.
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Murhaa drops Porto onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Porto is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murhaa lands a big right hand that drops Porto! The killer instinct kicks in and Murhaa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Murhaa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!

Event: IFC XXXV
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yiannopoulos on the side of the head.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Yiannopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yiannopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Yiannopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yiannopoulos.
Yiannopoulos misses with a straight left.
Yiannopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yiannopoulos is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Murhaa works Yiannopoulos's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
Murhaa has Yiannopoulos pressed against the cage, preventing Yiannopoulos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yiannopoulos.
Yiannopoulos lands a body punch.
Yiannopoulos stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Yiannopoulos's head.
Yiannopoulos working aggressively here. #BC2#
Yiannopoulos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murhaa looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Murhaa backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Yiannopoulos's temple! It sends Yiannopoulos violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Murhaa celebrates and the doctors try to help Yiannopoulos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ispa Murhaa!
The defeated Milo Yiannopoulos had this to say: 'Shit!'.

Event: IFC Mid Week 12
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
Average on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Average.
A nice leg kick lands there from Average.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Average has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Average counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Average.#CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and pushes Average back into the cage.
Average fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Average blocking some punches.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
Average looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Average pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Average looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Average wants to stall.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Average is rocked!
Murhaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murhaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Average up against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Murhaa.
Average is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Murhaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Average up against the cage.
Murhaa is working Average over against the cage.
Average seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Average's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Average drops to his knees and Murhaa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!

Event: IFC Midweek 10
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Gregor's body. Gregor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gregor.
Gregor misses with a straight right.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Gregor.
Gregor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murhaa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gregor cracks Murhaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Gregor moved out of range.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa scores with the left hand. Gregor knows he should have avoided that one.
Gregor lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa scores with a one two! Gregor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor misses with a looping right.
A jab from Gregor misses.
Gregor moves out of range of the strikes.
Gregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.#CL#
Murhaa clinches up with Gregor and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murhaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gregor looking to slow down the pace here.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregor tries to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling the position.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregor or not.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch but Murhaa keeps him there for the moment.
Gregor letting Murhaa take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa is leaning against Gregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa. #T3#
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa slowing the pace effectively.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregor or not.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa gets through Gregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa tries to work over Gregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murhaa.
Gregor prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gregor is trying to force a seperation but Murhaa has the dominant position.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Murhaa. #T4#
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gregor tries to break free but Murhaa pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Gregor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling him.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?
Gregor letting Murhaa take a breather here.
Gregor working hard to break the clinch.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Gregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gregor tries to circle away but Murhaa has him pinned against the cage.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Murhaa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gregor up against the cage.
Gregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Gregor wants to stall.
Gregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murhaa presses Gregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gregor misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa is leaning against Gregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregor working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ispa Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Gregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murhaa up against the cage.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murhaa.
Gregor can't get the takedown.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregors head.
Murhaa just leaning against Gregor, taking a breather.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Gregor lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Murhaa stalling against the cage.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gregor up against the cage.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling him.
Gregor is trying to force a seperation but Murhaa has the dominant position.
Gregor tries to break free but Murhaa pushes him back against the cage.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Gregor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregor.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murhaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gregor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A punch combination from Gregor misses.
Gregor looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murhaa lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa lands with a cross.
A big left from Gregor misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murhaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Murhaa to work.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards. #T1#
Murhaa gets through Gregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up James Gregor's cut even more.
Murhaa is pushing Gregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gregor up against the cage.
The referee calls for Murhaa to work.
Murhaa gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murhaa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murhaa tries to work over Gregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa has Gregor pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa prevents Gregor from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Gregor wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murhaa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Murhaa.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Gregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gregor is trying to force a seperation but Murhaa has the dominant position.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
James Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murhaa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa prevents Gregor from breaking the clinch.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Gregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Murhaa has double underhooks.
Gregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Gregor misses with a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murhaa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!

Event: IFC Mid Week 8
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Cordova is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cordova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murhaa. Murhaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Cordova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cordova scrambles back to his feet.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Cordova counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cordova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Cordova's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cordova's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cordova throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cordova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murhaa thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cordova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Cordova's head but Cordova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cordova unleashes a big counter combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cordova misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Murhaa instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Murhaa to work.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa just leaning against Cordova, taking a breather.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Cordova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cordova.
Murhaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa has Cordova pushed against the cage.
Cordova misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cordova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cordova backwards. #T3#
Murhaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Cordova blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murhaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cordova controls his hands.
Cordova misses with a punch on the inside.
Cordova struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Cordova is trying to force a seperation but Murhaa has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Cordova's ribcage. Cordova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Murhaa tries to clinch up
and Cordova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Cordova moves into the clinch.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Cordova.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa is stalling here. #T1#
Cordova lands with a short shot to the head.
Cordova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cordova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cordova prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Cordova avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cordova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa pushes Cordova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Cordova.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Cordova blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Cordova struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands. #T3#
Cordova lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Ispa Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa slowing the pace effectively.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Cordova blocking some punches.
Murhaa leaning against his opponent.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa'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.#T4#
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cordova.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cordova blocking some punches.
Murhaa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cordova slips under a jab.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cordova.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Cordova saw that one coming.
Murhaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cordova counters with a straight right hand.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordova lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Cordova.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cordova can do to turn this around?
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Cordova.
Cordova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murhaa on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cordova.
Murhaa clobbers Cordova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cordova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Cordova's head but Cordova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Cordova. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cordova's head backwards.
German Cordova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cordova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Cordova is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murhaa rather than just go for the knockout.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
Cordova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murhaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cordova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cordova scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Murhaa moves into range and clinches up with Cordova.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Cordova misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cordova.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova working aggressively here.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cordova lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards. #T3#
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cordova takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.
Cordova blocking some punches.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Cordova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cordova.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Cordova's head.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Cordova has had enough of the clinch but Murhaa keeps him there for the moment.
Murhaa stalling the fight.
German Cordova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Murhaa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murhaa gets through Cordova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cordova controls his hands.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cordova's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Cordova.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to German Cordova.
I think Murhaa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!

Event: Peterhof Fightfest 1
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Semenov throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa is looking to counter the offense by Semenov and move into the clinch.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Semenov swinging wildly here.
Murhaa scores with a jab. Semenov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Semenov avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Semenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Murhaa drives through and clinches with Semenov against the cage.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Semenov backwards.
Murhaa is leaning against Semenov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa stalling against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa is working Semenov over against the cage.
Murhaa pushes Semenov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Semenov tries to circle away but Murhaa has him pinned against the cage.
Murhaa prevents Semenov from breaking the clinch.
Murhaa stalling against the cage.
Semenov working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Semenov looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Semenov can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa just leaning against Semenov, taking a breather.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Semenov backwards.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa prevents Semenov from breaking the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Murhaa.
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Semenov is rocked!
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenov.
Semenov is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Semenov seems to have recovered his senses.
Murhaa is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Maksim Semenov has been cut.
Murhaa cracks Semenov with a nice body shot.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa works on Semenov's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa slowing the pace effectively.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Semenov backwards. #T4#
Murhaa leaning against his opponent.
Semenov can't break the clinch.
Murhaa leaning against his opponent.
Murhaa keeps control of Semenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenov backwards.
Murhaa presses Semenov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Semenov's ribcage. Semenov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Murhaa works on Semenov's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksim Semenov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Maksim Semenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Semenov throws a one two combo.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that Semenov avoids nicely.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa works Semenov's body with a nice hook.
Semenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Semenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Semenov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Semenov drops to his knees and Murhaa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!

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