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Event:
WPFA XII: Macmacson vs Dan
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Boyka throws a combination that misses
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boyka misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Boyka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boyka.
Murphy slips a straight right by Boyka.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boyka lands a two punch combo.
Boyka connects with a looping right hand.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Boyka scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Boyka misses.
Boyka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boyka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Boyka throws a big counter head kick but Murphy avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Boyka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Boyka throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Murphy's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Boyka lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Yuri Boyka!
Yuri Boyka 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:
WPFA IX: Christmas Clash
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Cobb throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RWB GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Cobb throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobb.
Cobb throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb misses the jab.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Randall Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Murphy cracks Cobb with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Murphy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cobb to stand back up!#ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Murphy points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Cobb wakes up just in time to hear Murphy thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Redd Murphy!
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday V
Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Duncan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duncan.
Murphy throws a body punch but Duncan moves out of range.
Duncan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duncan.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duncan backing away here, and Murphy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#KD#
Duncan lands a left and a right that send Murphy crashing to the mat, dazed. Duncan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Redd Murphy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duncan wobbles Murphy with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Duncan dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Murphy to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Duncan!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Duncan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TAFC: Murphy v Shorton
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Shorton swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Bill Shorton has been cut.
Redd Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shorton connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Shorton throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Shorton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shorton connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shorton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy blocks a jab.#KD#
Murphy lands a big shot that drops Shorton! Can he finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy stops Shorton from standing up.
Shorton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Murphy dives into side control.
Shorton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Murphy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shorton is looking to get back to his feet here but Murphy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shorton's back.#T1#
Shorton is trying to stand back up. #ES2#
Shorton is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Nice defenses there by Shorton.
It seemed like Shorton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Shorton's shoulder, as Shorton tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Shorton slips under a jab.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Shorton scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Shorton counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Shorton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shorton ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Shorton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
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 blocks a jab.
Murphy drops Shorton with a straight right hand, right on the button! Murphy follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Redd Murphy!
Redd Murphy is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
SyFi - Aftermath 2
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy slips under a jab from Off.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Jackin Off has been cut.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Off moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Off lands with a shot to the body.
Off takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Murphy drops Off with a big left hand and mounts him. Off is in big trouble! #ROC#
Off is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Murphy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Off is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy fakes the body blow, causing Off to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Off goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Redd Murphy!
A relieved looking Redd Murphy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
WeInSyd 38
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vazov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crack! Murphy connects with the perfect overhand right and Vazov falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Redd Murphy!
Redd Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WeInSyd 36
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ulvesson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ulvesson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Ulvesson controls the action.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Ulvesson 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.
Ulvesson misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ulvesson is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Ulvesson lands a right hand.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ulvesson.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Ulvesson controls the action.
Ulvesson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ulvesson.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy gets through Ulvesson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ulvesson backwards.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy gets through Ulvesson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Ulvesson is rocked!
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ulvesson backwards.
Oh Ulvesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulvesson tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Ulvesson seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Ulvesson. #T1##KD2#
Murphy lands a big left hand right to the temple and Ulvesson goes down! #CUT2#
It looks like Ulf Ulvesson has been cut.
Ulvesson is trying to stand up here but Murphy is controlling him well. #SU2#
Murphy escapes and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ulvesson. #BC#
Ulvesson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Ulvesson.
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 prevents a body shot from Ulvesson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy. #T2#
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ulvesson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murphy can turn it around.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ulvesson.
Ulvesson working hard to break the clinch.
Ulvesson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ulvesson backwards.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Ulvesson blocking some punches.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ulvesson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Good body shot from Ulvesson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ulvesson.
Ulvesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ulvesson controls his hands.
Murphy cracks Ulvesson with a nice body shot.
Ulvesson tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Ulvesson. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ulvesson backwards.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ulvesson.
Ulvesson lands a right hand.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ulvesson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ulvesson.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ulvesson controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ulvesson'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.
Ulvesson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ulvesson backwards.
Ulvesson blocks an uppercut.
Ulvesson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ulvesson can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Ulvesson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Ulvesson working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulvesson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Ulvesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ulvesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Ulvesson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Ulvesson.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ulvesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ulvesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Ulvesson circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ulvesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Ulvesson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Redd Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulf Ulvesson'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#
Murphy wants to clinch but Ulvesson slips to the side
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Ulvesson pushes him off.
Ulvesson misses with a shot to the body
letting Murphy counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Ulvesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Ulvesson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ulvessons head.
A head punch on the inside from Ulvesson fails to land.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ulvesson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulvesson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulvesson blocking some punches.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Ulvesson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redd Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ulvesson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulvesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Ulvesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy pushes Ulvesson against the cage. Murphy is working some dirty boxing. Murphy pushes off with a quick right hook! Ulvesson goes down! Ulvesson 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 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Redd Murphy!
After winning the bout, Redd Murphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ulf Ulvesson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Event:
WeInSyd32
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Rocksteady tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Rocksteady has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocksteady is defending well for now.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy pushes Rocksteady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocksteady's efforts to push away.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #T2#
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
Rocksteady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rocksteady avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Rocksteady is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Rocksteady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocksteady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rocksteady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Rocksteady manages to avoid it.#T3##CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy digs a right hand into Rocksteady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocksteady's gas tank.
Rocksteady is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rocksteady blocks it.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rocksteady avoids it.
Rocksteady 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 Rocksteady can turn it around.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocksteady.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rocksteady blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Rocksteady.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy is working Rocksteady over against the cage.#BC2#
Rocksteady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy tries to clinch
and Rocksteady counters with a lovely 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!#CL#
Rocksteady tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Redd Murphy 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 tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that. #ES#
Murphy pushes Rocksteady off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Rocksteady blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rocksteadys head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Rocksteady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Rocksteady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy tries to clinch up.#CL#
Murphy clinches.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rocksteady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Murphy clinches up with Rocksteady and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocksteady is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy prevents Rocksteady from breaking the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rocksteady avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocksteady uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rocksteady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocksteady swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Redd Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rocksteady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocksteady can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Redd Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady. #T3#
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy has Rocksteady pressed against the cage, preventing Rocksteady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocksteady wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocksteady tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #BC2#
Rocksteady breaks the clinch.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocksteady! But no joy.
Murphy wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Redd Murphy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocksteady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Rocksteady on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Rocksteady is avoiding it.
Rocksteady with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Rocksteady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocksteady throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Rocksteady circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocksteady's efforts to push away.
Rocksteady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Rocksteady blocks an uppercut.
Rocksteady is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Rocksteady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Rocksteady tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady. #BC2#
Rocksteady breaks from the clinch.
Rocksteady misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rocksteady counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Murphy tries to clinch up but Rocksteady circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocksteady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocksteady steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murphy.
Murphy defending well as Rocksteady loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Rocksteady is avoiding it.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Rocksteady counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Rocksteady to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocksteady changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Rocksteady circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Rocksteady.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocksteady scores with a nice strike.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocksteady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Rocksteady is avoiding it.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy tries to clinch up.#CL#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Rocksteady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Rocksteady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Bebob Rocksteady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Rocksteady scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
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 Redd Murphy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Redd Murphy!
Redd Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Riggs saw that one coming.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Riggs counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy moves out of range as Riggs throws a body kick.
Riggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Riggs punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Riggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Riggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riggs moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Riggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riggs tries to counter with a clinch but Murphy shakes him off and moves away.
Redd Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riggs wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Riggs jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Riggs around his waist. Riggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Redd Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Riggs.
Riggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Riggs closes the distance and clinches.
Riggs wants a takedown.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2##BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riggs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Riggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Riggs wants to clinch.
Riggs dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Riggs's head and hops out.#CL#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3##BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Riggs forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Riggs is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murphy wants to break free but Riggs has control.
Riggs tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Riggs pulls guard effortlessly.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Riggs won't let him.
Riggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riggs's guard.#T4##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Redd Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Riggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Riggs throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Riggs counter with a right hand.
Riggs tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy swings for the body but Riggs moves out of range.
#CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy tries to circle away but Riggs has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riggs ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Riggs feints the counter takedown.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Riggs with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Riggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Riggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Riggs circles away.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Riggs off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Riggs darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Riggs into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Redd Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Riggs.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Riggs keeps it at a distance.
Riggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Riggs's head.
John Riggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riggs! But no joy.
Murphy throws the left hand but Riggs avoids the punch easily.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Riggs's head but Riggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Riggs with an uppercut!
Murphy is looking to clinch but Riggs is avoiding it.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riggs can do to turn this around?#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riggs has his back to the cage.
Riggs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Riggs manages to pull guard.
Riggs trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy wants to stand but Riggs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Murphy clinches.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murphy wants to break free but Riggs has control.
#BC2#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Murphy drops Riggs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Riggs looks back up at him and smiles so Murphy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Riggs is rocked!
Murphy fakes the body blow, causing Riggs to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Riggs goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Redd Murphy!
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