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Event:
NJMMA XS 9
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grill missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Grill avoids it with no problem.
Murphy wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grill. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Grill jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grill misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grill misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Grill blocks an uppercut.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy pushes Grill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Grill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Grill working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. #BC#
Grill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grill catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Grill's shoulder, as Grill tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Grill gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch. #BC#
Grill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Grill throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grill moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Grill misses.
Murphy wants to clinch but Grill slips to the side
and Grill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Grill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grill lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Grill lands with a nice body punch.
Grill misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Murphy cracks Grill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grill throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Grill.
Grill just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Grill looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grill just misses with a punch to the body.
Grill connects with a jab.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Grill is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grill.
A nice side step and Murphy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grill throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Grill.
Grill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grill misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Murphy moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Grill dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grill was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Grill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grill misses with a looping right.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Grill has been cut.
Murphy slips a jab from Grill.
Grill throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries to clinch but Grill is having none of it.
Grill is looking to counter punch.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grill throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Grill.
Grill throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Grill ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Grill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Grill counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Grill.
A telegraphed right hand from Grill misses the target.
Murphy throws a hook but Grill avoids it easily.#T3#
Murphy misses with a double jab
letting Grill counter with a right hand.
Grill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Grill is looking to counter punch.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Grill looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.#T4#
A jab from Grill misses.
A swing and a miss from Grill.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Grill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grill throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Bob Grill is winning the standup battle so far.
Grill throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Grill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy moves out of range as Grill strikes.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Grill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Grill'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Murphy scores with the left hand. Grill knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Grill connects with a body shot.
Grill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Grill misses the target.
Murphy wants to counter the offense by Grill and move into the clinch position.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Grill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Grill counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Grill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Grill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grill throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grill throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Despite the aggression on Murphy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Grill counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grill scores with a jab to the body.
Grill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Grill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grill throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grill throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Grill finish him?
Grill avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Grill throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy defending well as Grill loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Grill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.#CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Grill against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
Grill tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Grill misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
Grill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grill prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Grill blocks an uppercut.
Grill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Grill.
Grill blocks an uppercut.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Grill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grill, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Grill!
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Event:
NJMMA XS 5
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Sapolu tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sapolu has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sapolu swinging wildly here.
Sapolu doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sapolu wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sapolu thinking.
Sapolu tries to clinch up
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapolu throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Sapolu takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy works on Sapolu's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Sapolu throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mickey Sapolu has been cut.
Murphy avoiding damage as Sapolu throws knees to the body.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sapolu or not.
Sapolu looks winded!
Murphy pushes Sapolu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy pushes Sapolu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy pushes Sapolu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Sapolu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Sapolu is rocked!
Sapolu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sapolu backwards.
Sapolu is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Sapolu.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sapolu with a big uppercut! Sapolu tries to clinch up but Murphy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sapolu to the mat! Sapolu covers up and Murphy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Murphy!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NJMMA XS 3
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Tyson Jr wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick.#CL#
Murphy rushes Tyson Jr and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyson Jr tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Tyson Jr's head.
Tyson Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyson Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson Jr backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson Jr or not.
Tyson Jr wants to stall.
#T1#
Tyson Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson Jr backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Tyson Jr's head. #ROC#
Tyson Jr is rocked!
Tyson Jr tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tyson Jr to his knees! Murphy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Murphy!
A victorious Mike Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NJMMA #58
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy slips under a jab from Trambai.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trambai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Trambai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trambai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trambai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murphy checks a low kick from Trambai.
Trambai looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Sambo Trambai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trambai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy tries to clinch but Trambai is having none of it.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Trambai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trambai's head.
Trambai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Trambai cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Trambai lands with a nice body punch.
Trambai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Trambai.
Trambai fails to land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Trambai lands a big head kick that sends Murphy tumbling to the mat! Trambai takes a step backwards and waves Murphy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trambai throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Trambai finish him?
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trambai.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Trambai throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Trambai.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trambai.
Trambai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trambai misses with a hook.
Trambai cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Trambai counters with a straight right hand.
Trambai misses with a wild combination.
Trambai misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Murphy counters by clinching up. #T3#
Good body shot from Trambai.
Trambai lands a shot to the body.
Murphy looks winded!
Murphy misses with some punches.
Trambai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trambai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trambai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trambai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Trambai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trambai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Trambai.
Trambai misses with a body punch.
Trambai cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trambai.
Trambai digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Trambai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trambai scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Trambai misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Trambai - that landed with a thud.
Trambai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trambai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy 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!
Trambai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trambai blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to work over Trambai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trambai blocking some punches.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trambais head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Trambai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Trambai misses with the head strike.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Trambai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trambai tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Trambai back against the cage.
Murphy tries a body shot but Trambai blocks it.
Trambai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Trambai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trambai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Trambai 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#
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Trambai's head but Trambai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trambai throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is looking for the big counter here.
Trambai misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy body kick from Trambai
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Trambai.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trambai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy tries to counter with a clinch but Trambai shakes him off and moves away.
Trambai looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trambai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Trambai looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Trambai.
#T1#
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Trambai avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Sambo Trambai is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trambai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trambai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trambai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sambo Trambai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy takes a swing at Trambai's ribcage but misses.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Trambai lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Trambai.
#T2#
Trambai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
letting Trambai counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Trambai.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trambai throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Trambai misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Trambai. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trambai throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Trambai misses.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Trambai saw that one coming.
It looked like Trambai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Trambai misses with a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Trambai sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Trambai avoids it this time.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trambai throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Trambai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trambai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Trambai keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Trambai counters with an inside leg kick.
Trambai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trambai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trambai throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trambai connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trambai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Trambai dominated that second round.
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#
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trambai.
Trambai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Trambai throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Trambai scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trambai misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trambai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trambai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Trambai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trambai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Trambai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Trambai looks to land a combination. Murphy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Trambai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trambai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Trambai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trambai swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy wants to counter the offense by Trambai and move into the clinch position.
Trambai just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Trambai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trambai misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trambai thinking.
Mike Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trambai manages to avoid it.
Trambai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trambai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Trambai misses with a body shot.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Trambai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trambai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trambai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trambai pushes Murphy away with a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.#T3#
Murphy misses with a right hand
letting Trambai counter with a right hand.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Trambai.
Murphy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Trambai misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Trambai.
Trambai throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trambai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trambai connects with a body shot.
Trambai throws a series of strikes that have Murphy backpedaling.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Murphy catches Trambai right on the button with a cross.
Trambai walks into a left hand.
Trambai thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Trambai digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
A head kick misses from Trambai.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Trambai misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Sambo Trambai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#
Trambai is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Trambai. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sambo Trambai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trambai 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Sambo Trambai!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Sambo Trambai!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Sambo Trambai!
Sambo Trambai wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Sambo Trambai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Potatohauler instigates a clinch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potatohauler blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potatohauler.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Potatohauler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've been informed that Murphy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Potatohauler lands with a left to the head.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potatohauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Potatohauler.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Potatohauler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Potatohauler on the inside.
Potatohauler takes a shot to the head.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potatohauler's elbow.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Potatohauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler blocking some punches.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Potatohauler on the inside. #T2#
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy 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!
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Potatohauler.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Joey Bob Potatohauler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Potatohauler clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Murphy tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Potatohauler controls his hands.
Potatohauler blocking some punches.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler lands a right hand.
Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Potatohauler controls his hands.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
A short left from Potatohauler.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #T3#
Potatohauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler blocking some punches.
#T4#
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatohauler prevents a body shot from Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Potatohauler has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potatohauler's elbow.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Potatohauler.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Murphy tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Potatohauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Potatohauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Potatohauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Potatohauler controls his hands.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Potatohauler lands with a light punch inside.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
Potatohauler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy. #T3#
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Potatohauler controls his hands.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Potatohauler avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatohauler.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potatohauler blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Potatohauler blocks an uppercut.
Murphy cracks Potatohauler with a nice body shot.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potatohauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potatohauler blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Murphy.
Well Potatohauler 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bob Potatohauler!
An out of breath Joey Bob Potatohauler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
NJMMA #52
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Bones misses with a right hand
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Bones off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Bon Bones has been cut.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bones.
Murphy tries to counter with a clinch but Bones shakes him off and moves away.
Bones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bones.
Bones throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bones.
Bones cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Bones doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bones.
The fighters circling - Bones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bones sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Bones avoids it this time.
Murphy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bones back to the cage. Murphy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Bones counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Bones tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Bones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bones pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bones throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Bones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Bones.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Bones.
Bones lands an elbow inside that Murphy shrugs off.
Bones throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bones throws an elbow but misses.
Bones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murphy is leaning against Bones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Bones, against the cage.
Bones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy pushes Bones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Bones's head.
Bones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bones.
Bones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bones throws an elbow that misses.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the cage.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Bones is breathing heavily.#T4#
Bones is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Bones into the cage.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Bones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bones.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy is leaning against Bones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bon Bones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Bones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Bones back into the cage.
Bones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bones is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Bones into the cage.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Bones pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bones takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bones blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy is leaning against Bones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Bones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bones backwards. #ROC2#
Bones is rocked!
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Bones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy pushes Bones against the cage. Murphy is working some dirty boxing. Murphy pushes off with a quick right hook! Bones goes down! Bones tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Murphy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Murphy!
Mike Murphy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
NJMMA #50 Prelims
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Carvalho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carvalho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carvalho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Everton Carvalho has been cut.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Carvalho.
Carvalho tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murphy presses Carvalho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carvalho tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Carvalho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
A short left from Murphy.
Carvalho trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carvalho into the cage.
Carvalho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy presses Carvalho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards. #T2#
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Carvalho's ribcage. Carvalho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carvalho looks winded!
Murphy presses Carvalho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy works on Carvalho's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy gets through Carvalho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Carvalho's ribcage. Carvalho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carvalho trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carvalho into the cage.
Carvalho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carvalho can turn it around.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Everton Carvalho's cut even more.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Carvalho is rocked!#T3##KD#
Murphy drops Carvalho onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Carvalho is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Carvalho is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Carvalho out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Murphy!
In his post fight interview, Mike Murphy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
NJMMA #45: Lo v Tabatabai
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Murphy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Balboa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Balboa misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Balboa throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
#TD#
Balboa jumps 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#
Balboa is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Balboa tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balboa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murphy's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murphy in particular looking to stall.
Murphy is thwarting Balboa's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Balboa wants to get back to full guard but Murphy has mounted him!
Balboa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balboa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balboa tries to get out of the position.
Murphy controlling from mount.
Balboa is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balboa tries to reverse the position but Murphy maintains control.
Balboa is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Balboa tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Balboa is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Murphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy controlling his opponent.
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy prevents Balboa from getting the reversal.
Balboa is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murphy wants to take his opponent's back but Balboa doesn't allow it. #T3#
Balboa wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balboa gets back to half guard.
Murphy is thwarting Balboa's attempts to control the position.
Balboa gets full guard.
Balboa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Balboa actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balboa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murphy's back!
Balboa keeps control of the position as Murphy tries to break free.
#SUB#
Balboa looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Murphy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Balboa gets his way!
Murphy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balboa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Balboa.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Balboa thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balboa in his tracks.
Balboa tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balboa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Balboa misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Murphy clinches.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Balboa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Balboa swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Balboa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Balboa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Balboa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Balboa drops to his knees and Murphy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Murphy!
Mike Murphy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
NJMMA #37: Hansen v Sheedy
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Jarrett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murphy lands a jab to Jarrett's midsection.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy throws the left hand but Jarrett avoids the punch easily.
Jarrett is looking to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jarrett tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jarrett is breathing heavily.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jarrett.
Murphy works on Jarrett's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jarrett backwards.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jarrett backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Jarrett backwards.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Jarrett is rocked!
Murphy lands a big right hand that drops Jarrett! The killer instinct kicks in and Murphy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Murphy!
Mike Murphy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
NJMMA #27: Poppa v Muslim
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Murphy both land. Nice combination.
Potatohauler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Potatohauler there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Potatohauler misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy defending well as Potatohauler loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Potatohauler. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Murphy takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Potatohauler jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Potatohauler misses with a wild body shot.
Potatohauler throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Potatohauler misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potatohauler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Potatohauler tries to get set, Murphy tries to push him back and clinch up but Potatohauler manages to avoid the attempt.
Potatohauler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Potatohauler digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Potatohauler throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potatohauler thinking.
Potatohauler misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potatohauler thinking.
Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potatohauler throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Potatohauler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Potatohauler drops Murphy with a naaaaasty hook - Murphy is in real trouble here! Potatohauler dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Bob Potatohauler!
Joey Bob Potatohauler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SNPF: UK
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curtis.
Murphy moves forwards but Curtis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frank Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Curtis misses.
Curtis throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Curtis catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the ropes.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Curtis.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Curtis. #T1#
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curtis is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
A right hook to the body lands for Curtis.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
A short left from Murphy. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the ropes.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis lands a shot to the body.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy has Curtis pressed against the ropes, preventing Curtis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis wants to break free but Murphy has control.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Curtis.
A short uppercut from Curtis.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Murphy 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Curtis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Curtis cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curtis, pushing him back against the ropes.
Curtis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Murphy blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Curtis cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Curtis's ribcage. Curtis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Curtis is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Murphy. #T1#
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the ropes.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Curtis.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Curtis lands an uppercut.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Curtis lands a right hand.
A short right from Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy cracks Curtis with a nice body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murphy 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.
Curtis cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Curtis's ribcage. Curtis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Murphy lands a right hand. #T4#
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curtis working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the ropes.
Curtis scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Curtis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Curtis lands a body punch.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Curtis.
Curtis throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.#CL2#
Murphy darts in and clinches Curtis up against the ropes.
A short left from Curtis.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Curtis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the ropes.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Curtis.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis pushes Murphy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A short uppercut from Curtis.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Nice body punch from Murphy. #T3#
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Murphy.
Curtis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
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 Frank Curtis.
I think Curtis 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Frank Curtis!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Frank Curtis!
Frank Curtis wins by majority decision!
A very excited looking Frank Curtis 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Murphy tries to clinch up but Grasman circles away and keeps his distance.
Grasman throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice straight punches there by Grasman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grasman.
Grasman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Grasman avoids it easily.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Grasman's body. Grasman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Grasman.
Grasman scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Grasman uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Grasman misses the target.
Grasman throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range. #T1#
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grasman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grasman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Grasman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grasman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grasman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grasman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Grasman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Grasman misses with a body shot.
Grasman misses the shot to the body.
Grasman has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grasman's hands.
Grasman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grasman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Grasman against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grasman fails to land.
Grasman tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Grasman back against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Grasman.
Grasman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Grasman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Murphy.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Grasman.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Grasman is breathing heavily.
Grasman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Grasman is rocked!
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grasman backwards.
Oh Grasman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy lands a big right hand that drops Grasman! The killer instinct kicks in and Murphy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Murphy!
In his post fight interview, Mike Murphy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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