Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF 85
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Lawrence lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Lawrence keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Lawrence cracks Murphy with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Murphy get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Murphy looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawrence to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Murphy looks winded!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Lawrence! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Lawrence!

Event: AKF FN | Upchurch vs. Chamba
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Louis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Louis.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Louis moves out of range easily.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Louis slips the punch.
Louis jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Louis with a nice cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Louis.
Shane Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Louis scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy throws a lazy head kick
and Louis counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice jab there from Louis.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Louis moves out of range easily. #T1#
Murphy wants to clinch
and Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Louis to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
It looks like Louis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick
and Louis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Louis has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Louis. #BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy throws a head kick but Louis moves out of range.
Louis catches Murphy napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Murphy goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tom Louis!
Tom Louis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 58
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Davis looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Nice body punch from Davis.
A solid body kick from Davis.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Davis improves position.
Davis taking a breather.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face. #CUT#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Davis is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davis has his back to the ropes.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Davis digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Davis is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Murphy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murphy looks winded!#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Davis working Murphy over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
Davis presses Murphy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Davis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the ropes.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davis has him pressed against the ropes.
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davis digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy tries to circle away but Davis has him pinned against the ropes.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davis lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Davis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davis prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Davis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Davis.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Davis presses Murphy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Davis. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Davis lands a head kick that bluckles Murphy and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Davis no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Davis counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Murphy crashing to the mat! Murphy is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Davis screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonathan Davis!
Jonathan Davis tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AKF FN | Wilder vs. Upchurch
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1##CL#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Murphy.
A combination from Tarlac does no damage.
Murphy throws a quick counter head kick but Tarlac was just out of range.#CL2#
Tarlac takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarlac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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.
Tarlac lands with a right to the head.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tarlac.
Tarlac takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. #BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range. #KD#
Murphy lands a head kick that bluckles Tarlac and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Murphy no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#Tarlac is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Vladimir Tarlac has been cut.
Tarlac is looking to clinch.
Tarlac is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Tarlac should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Tarlac seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy and Tarlac are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Murphy throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Tarlac into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Murphy knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

Event: CFC 464
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mikhasevich. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Mikhasevich avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikhasevich throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Mikhasevich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mikhasevich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikhasevich thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.#CL#
Murphy clinches up with Mikhasevich and pushes him back against the cage.
Mikhasevich lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Mikhasevich is controlling the position. #BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murphy will feel that in the morning.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Murphy both land. Nice combination.
Mikhasevich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Mikhasevich avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Murphy throws a low kick, looking for Mikhasevich's leg but Mikhasevich calmly moves out of range.
Mikhasevich counters with a body kick.
Murphy closes the distance but Mikhasevich moves to the side
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Murphy stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mikhasevich follows into mount! #T2#
Mikhasevich landing strikes from the mount and Murphy is in trouble! #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy tries to hold on but Mikhasevich postures up.
Mikhasevich working Murphy over with strikes here.
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mikhasevich controlling from mount.
Murphy tries to hold on but Mikhasevich pushes him away. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murphy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Murphy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Mikhasevich is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mikhasevich is working away from the top position though.
Mikhasevich content to control rather than advance.
Murphy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at CrossFit Sydney that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mikhasevich thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Mikhasevich has control of the leg.
Mikhasevich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Murphy'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 misses with a head kick.
Mikhasevich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mikhasevich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikhasevich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhasevich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikhasevich cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Mikhasevich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#Shane Murphy's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Murphy. #T1##KD2#
Mikhasevich throws a left that rocks Murphy and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mikhasevich dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Murphy regain composure!
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mikhasevich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mikhasevich is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mikhasevich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Mikhasevich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Murphy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mikhasevich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Mikhasevich has control of an arm but Murphy manages to advance to Mikhasevich's back!
Mikhasevich turns into Murphy and is now in his guard.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikhasevich manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikhasevich is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Murphy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mikhasevich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Murphy, into his guard. #REVB#
Murphy is trying to keep Mikhasevich in close.
Mikhasevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Mikhasevich tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Mikhasevich postures up.
Mikhasevich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Murphy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mikhasevich's closed guard. He's half up but Mikhasevich has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mikhasevich pivots and extends the arm, Murphy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mikhasevich! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gennady Mikhasevich!
During a confident post fight interview, Gennady Mikhasevich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 458: Inarritu v Raper
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Liguy fails to land the takedown.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liguy. Liguy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick but Liguy moves out of range.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Murphy lands but Liguy takes it in his stride.
Murphy throws a head kick that Liguy semi-blocks. #TD#
Liguy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Murphy throws Liguy to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Liguy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liguy is in Murphy's guard.
Liguy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liguy postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Liguy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liguy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liguy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Liguy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liguy.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liguy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Murphy stays in close to Liguy's body and controls the position.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Liguy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Liguy's guard.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Liguy keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murphy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Liguy has a closed guard, preventing Murphy from standing up.
Liguy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Liguy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Liguy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Liguy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liguy throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shane Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liguy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Liguy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liguy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Murphy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Oleg Liguy has been cut.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Murphy lands a big head kick that sends Liguy tumbling to the mat! Murphy takes a step backwards and waves Liguy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Liguy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Liguy misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Liguy! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shane Murphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shane Murphy thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CFC 450: Nao v IsMore
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Lucan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Lucan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lucan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lucan misses with the combination.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy is looking for the big counter here.
Lucan stalks Murphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murphy's face. Murphy staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucan tries to counter by clinching up but Murphy breaks away and moves out of range.
Lucan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucan blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Lucan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a body punch but Lucan moves out of range.
A lazy left from Lucan finds it's target.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Lucan is out of range.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Lucan drops Murphy with a right and a left! Lucan comes rushing in but Murphy regains his composure and manages to keep Lucan in guard.
Murphy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Lucan with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucan defends it easily.
Lucan won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucan cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Shane Murphy's cut even more.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Lucan is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Lucan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Lucan.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#The cut above Shane Murphy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Lucan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Lucan closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Lucan breaks from the clinch.
Lucan throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy tries a low kick but Lucan avoids it.
Lucan misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Lucan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Lucan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lucan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lucan chips away with some ground and pound.
Lucan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lucan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lucan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucan.
Lucan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lucan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucan.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucan postures up.
Lucan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucan throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lucan's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVB##T4#
Lucan lands a good elbow from the bottom.#SU2#
Murphy stands and steps away. Lucan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Lucan clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucan.
Murphy feints and then cracks Lucan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucan down.
Lucan blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucan under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#Shane Murphy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Murphy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 442: El Toro Jr v Adrianov
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Murphy throws a powerful right kick. Martinez tried to block low but the kick was high! Martinez was taken right off of his feet! Murphy jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Grunge 69: Grunge Is Not Dead!
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tomahawk's hands.
Tomahawk throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a head kick but Tomahawk moves out of range.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Tomahawk.
Tomahawk throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Tomahawk moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Tomahawk moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a hook but Tomahawk avoids it easily.
Tomahawk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tomahawk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomahawk cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Tomahawk.#CUT2#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Tomahawk avoids the head kick by Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tomahawk closes the distance and clinches.
Tomahawk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tomahawk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Tomahawk misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Tomahawk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy 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.#BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Murphy rushes Tomahawk and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Tomahawk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a head kick but Tomahawk moves out of range.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Tomahawk is out of range.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomahawk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2#
Tomahawk drops Murphy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murphy looks back up at him and smiles so Tomahawk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomahawk.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomahawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Tomahawk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shane Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Tomahawk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Murphy pushes Tomahawk off and gets back to his feet.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#T2#
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Tomahawk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tomahawk lands a jab to the head.
Murphy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tomahawk with a nice calf kick.
Tomahawk lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Murphy goes down and covers up as Tomahawk starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Tomahawk!
A victorious Chief Tomahawk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Grunge 62: Serve the Servants
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Revere fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Revere shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Revere looks winded!#CL#
Murphy darts in and clinches Revere up against the cage.#BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Murphy lands a big head kick that sends Revere tumbling to the mat! Murphy takes a step backwards and waves Revere back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Murphy feints a jab and as Revere dips his head, Murphy unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Revere right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Revere falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Murphy smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shane Murphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shane Murphy thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Grunge 47: River of Deceit
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magaluff.
Murphy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Magaluff slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Magaluff fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Magaluff moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a head kick but Magaluff moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Magaluff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murphy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magaluff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magaluff postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magaluff stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murphy controlling Magaluff's posture. #ES2#
Murphy has his feet on Magaluff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Magaluff on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kabala Magaluff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magaluff, pushing him back against the cage.
Magaluff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Magaluff has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Magaluff drives through with a takedown into Murphy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magaluff wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Magaluff is proving a slippery customer.
Magaluff throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magaluff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magaluff throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy looking to control. #T3#
Murphy is pulling down on Magaluff's head. It's preventing any offense from Magaluff, at least for the moment.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Magaluff is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magaluff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magaluff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magaluff works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Magaluff with a nice head shot there.
Magaluff with a nice head shot there.
Magaluff trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Magaluff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magaluff throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy controls Magaluff momentarily but Magaluff frees himself.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magaluff is one step ahead there.
Magaluff is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Magaluff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Magaluff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Murphy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magaluff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Magaluff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magaluff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Magaluff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magaluff dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Magaluff's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kabala Magaluff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy misses with a head kick. #TD#
Magaluff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murphy's half guard.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.
Magaluff postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Magaluff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magaluff landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Magaluff stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magaluff throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magaluff's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVB#
Murphy wants to control from the top but Magaluff keeps moving.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Magaluff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Magaluff is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Magaluff keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #T2#
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magaluff is keeping the position for now.
Magaluff keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet - Magaluff follows without any prompting. #TD#
Magaluff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy wants to control but Magaluff postures up.
Magaluff lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murphy down. #CUT#That has opened up Shane Murphy's cut even more.#T3#
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy taking a bit of punishment here - Magaluff scoring with strikes.
Magaluff is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT#The cut above Shane Murphy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Murphy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kabala Magaluff!
During a confident post fight interview, Kabala Magaluff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 38: Tad
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Wiremu lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Wiremu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Wiremu throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Wiremu lands a head shot.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Wiremu lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Wiremu moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses
and Wiremu counters with an outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Murphy lands but Wiremu takes it in his stride.
Wiremu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wiremu avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Wiremu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wiremu - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wiremu counters with an outside leg kick.
Wiremu connects with the punch.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Wiremu down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wiremu. Murphy shrugs it off though.
Wiremu connects with a jab.#CL#
Wiremu pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Wiremu has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Wiremu on the inside.
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses.
Wiremu tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Wiremu misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy. #T2#
Wiremu misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Wiremu is controlling him.
Murphy trying to stall but Wiremu improves his position.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Wiremu has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Wiremu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick
and Wiremu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wiremu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiremu lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wiremu moves out of range of the leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Wiremu moves out of range easily.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wiremu jabs at Murphy's body.
Wiremu scores with a hook.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wiremu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Wiremu gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from Wiremu.
Wiremu works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiremu.
Murphy blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Wiremu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to move into range but Wiremu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wiremu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiremu throws a head kick that Murphy semi-blocks. #CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Wiremu. Wiremu maintains the clinch.
Wiremu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wiremu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Wiremu lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Wiremu - that landed with a thud.
Wiremu scores with a shoulder strike.
Wiremu misses with the head strike.
Wiremu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Wiremu has double underhooks.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Wiremu keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Wiremu.
Wiremu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wiremu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Wiremu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiremu connects with an inside leg kick.
Wiremu blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Nice cross by Wiremu.
Murphy throws a head kick but Wiremu moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aloysius Wiremu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Murphy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wiremu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Wiremu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Wiremu avoids the damage to the body.
Wiremu swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Wiremu breaks from the clinch.
Wiremu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wiremu avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Wiremu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiremu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Wiremu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#That has opened up Shane Murphy's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Wiremu. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick but Wiremu moves out of range.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wiremu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Wiremu rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Wiremu has him pressed against the cage.
Wiremu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Wiremu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiremu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Wiremu's body. Wiremu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Wiremu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy.
Shane Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Wiremu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wiremu.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Wiremu keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Wiremu fails to land.
Wiremu has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Wiremu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Wiremu.
Aloysius Wiremu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2##BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiremu works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Wiremu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wiremu works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Wiremu is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wiremu misses with a body punch.
Wiremu lands a left hand. #CUT#The cut above Shane Murphy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Good body shot from Wiremu.
Wiremu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Wiremu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Wiremu clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy wants to stall.
Wiremu digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Wiremu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wiremu lands a right hand.
Wiremu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Wiremu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wiremu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Wiremu lands a left hand.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Wiremu finish him?
Wiremu lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Wiremu breaks from the clinch.
Murphy gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aloysius Wiremu!
Aloysius Wiremu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grunge 34: God’s Balls
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Malone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malone scores with a hook.
Shane Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malone 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.
Malone connects with a single shot there.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone scores with a body shot.
Murphy throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Malone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses
and Malone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Murphy looks to move away, Malone throws a big counter combo but Murphy just gets out of the way.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malone avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Malone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!#T1#
Malone blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Malone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malone.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malone. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.
Malone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Malone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Murphy looks to clinch
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malone lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malone scores with a kick to the body.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range. #T2#
Malone cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Malone as he connects with a hook.
Murphy throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Malone jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malone thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Murphy looks winded!
Malone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy tries a low kick but Malone avoids it.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Malone lands with a good body shot.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Malone finish him?
Malone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD#
Malone drops Murphy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murphy looks back up at him and smiles so Malone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malone.
Crack! A monster head kick from Malone and Murphy falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Malone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mad Dog Malone!
Our winner, Mad Dog Malone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Grunge 31: Yield
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight. #SUB2#
Knight drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murphy dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.
Murphy wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Murphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Murphy is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura here.
Knight is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Murphy stands up from half guard. #T3#
Knight blocks a jab.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at CrossFit Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shane Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
Murphy tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Knight goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Murphy turns into him and now he's in Knight's guard. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SU#
Murphy stands up and waves to Knight to follow him.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.#CL#
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight staying out of range there.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knight avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD2#
Knight closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Knight won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murphy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has Murphy in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Knight is breathing heavily.#T1#
Murphy wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Murphy wants to stand but Knight has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy wants to stand but Knight is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him. #SUB2#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Knight blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Shane Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses. #T3##CL2#
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Knight keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Knight has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knight.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
Murphy takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Knight drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Knight prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Knight changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Knight tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knight cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Knight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.

Murphy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Knight has a takedown stuffed.
Shane Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Knight.
A head kick by Murphy misses #TD2#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily. #KD#
Murphy lands a big head kick that sends Knight tumbling to the mat! Murphy takes a step backwards and waves Knight back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Knight is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kenny Knight has been cut.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shane Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Knight 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.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murphy! #T1##SUB2#
Knight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murphy tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position. #SUB2#
Knight goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Knight's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!
Knight keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SU#
Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Knight forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch.
Knight blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knight feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Knight darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Knight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. #SUB2#
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Murphy trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Knight has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shane Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Trump vs Rocker
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CrossFit Sydney in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buckeye finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Buckeye sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Buckeye lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy scores with a head kick. Buckeye tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Buckeye fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good shot there by Buckeye.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Buckeye slips the punch.
Buckeye throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buckeye paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Buckeye avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Buckeye jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Buckeye closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Murphy out cold! Murphy corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jab Buckeye!
Jab Buckeye 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.

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Pulkinen
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breedon takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Tom Breedon has been cut.
Shane Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breedon fails with the takedown.
Murphy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Breedon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Breedon has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Breedon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Breedon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Breedon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.
Murphy controlling the position.
Breedon trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy looking to control. #T1##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breedon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Breedon from controlling successfully.
Murphy controls Breedon momentarily but Breedon frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Breedon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Breedon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Breedon wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy throws a lazy head kick
and Breedon counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Breedon to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Breedon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking. #CL2#
Murphy has Breedon up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy throws a head kick but Breedon moves out of range.
Breedon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Breedon avoids the head kick by Murphy.
As Murphy looks to move away, Breedon throws a big counter combo but Murphy just gets out of the way.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breedon attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Breedon lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Breedon avoids a kick to the body.
Breedon tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.
Breedon dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Breedon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breedon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Breedon shoots in.
Breedon misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3##TD#
Breedon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Breedon. #SUB#
Breedon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Breedon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well. #SUB#
Breedon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Breedon wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Breedon trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Breedon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Breedon trying to work for an americana but Murphy has managed to regain full guard.
Breedon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
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 Tom Breedon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 throws a sloppy head kick and Breedon moves out of range easily.
Murphy misses with a head kick. #TD#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Breedon content to stall in guard here.
Breedon trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breedon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Breedon drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Breedon off! Breedon jumps back into Murphy's guard. #T1#
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Breedon stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Breedon tries for a kimura but Murphy is defending well. #SUB#
Breedon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Breedon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Breedon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murphy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Breedon but great work by Murphy.
Breedon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breedon keeps working.
Breedon is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Breedon is not content to let Murphy control the position.
You can see the frustration on Breedon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Breedon is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy working away.
Breedon is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy wants to control but Breedon is keeping him busy.
Breedon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #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.
Breedon can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Breedon tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy wants to stand but Breedon is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tom Breedon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Breedon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Breedon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Breedon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Breedon blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that Breedon semi-blocks.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Breedon.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breedon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD#
Breedon looking to score a takedown here. Murphy is defending well but Breedon drives through and ends up in Murphy's guard.
Breedon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Breedon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breedon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Breedon wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Breedon trying to control the pace. #T1#
Murphy is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breedon is working away from the top position though.
Breedon content to control rather than advance.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breedon is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Breedon tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it. #SUB#
Breedon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well. #SUB#
Breedon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Breedon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tom Breedon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shane Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Breedon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Breedon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breedon gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables Breedon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Breedon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Breedon content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB2#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breedon is aware though and is defending well.
Breedon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shane Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is trying to control the position but Breedon postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Breedon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Breedon, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tom Breedon!

Event: SMASH: Lalla vs Dee
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Rakic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Rakic gets a double leg takedown into Murphy's guard.
Rakic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rakic scoring with some ground and pound.
Rakic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Rakic is having none of it.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Rakic chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murphy is trying to keep Rakic in close.
Rakic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Rakic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Rakic is proving a slippery customer.
Rakic is working Murphy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rakic controls the pace.
Rakic scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Rakic slips an elbow through the middle.
Rakic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rakic postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it. #SUB#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rakic defends it easily.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Rakic with a nice head shot there.
Rakic is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Rakic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Rakic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rakic is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Rakic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rakic landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Murphy pulls Rakic in close to prevent any damage.
Rakic preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rakic passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rakic slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.
Rakic thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Rakic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rakic is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Rakic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Rakic is very close to passing his half guard.
Rakic working Murphy over with strikes.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy is looking to control Rakic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Rakic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rakic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Rakic decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Rakic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Rakic from controlling successfully.
Marko Rakic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rakic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakic postures up. #T1#
Rakic preventing the sweep.
Rakic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Rakic stands up from Murphy's guard - Rakic perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Rakic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rakic thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rakic lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Rakic lands with a punch from half guard.
Rakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rakic has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rakic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rakic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rakic working Murphy over with strikes.
Murphy trying to hold on to Rakic's head to control him but Rakic postures up.
Rakic lands strikes from half guard.
Rakic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rakic is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rakic drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head. #T3#
Rakic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rakic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Rakic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy trying to control here.
Rakic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rakic winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rakic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Rakic there.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rakic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Rakic in his half guard. #T4#
Murphy is staying active underneath Rakic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Rakic is controlling the pace.
Rakic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rakic is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rakic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy trying to control here.
Rakic is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Rakic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rakic tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rakic lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Rakic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Rakic.
Murphy missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Rakic breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Rakic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murphy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Murphy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rakic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Rakic gets a clinch. #TD2#
Rakic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murphy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Murphy just trying to survive but Rakic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rakic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Can Murphy hold on?! Rakic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Murphy wants to control his opponent's hands but Rakic gets his hands free.
Rakic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rakic is landing with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Murphy as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rakic!
Rakic trying to control momentarily.
Murphy covers up after that shot from Rakic.
Rakic lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy covers up after that shot from Rakic.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Murphy is keeping busy.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Rakic lands strikes to the head.
Rakic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakic lands a series of strikes from the back and Murphy goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Rakic!
A relieved looking Marko Rakic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Gomes vs Cricky
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Face throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Face.
Murphy throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
Face lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Face throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy throws a nice head kick!
Face connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Face throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Face looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Face looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target.
Face checks the leg kick.
Face blocks a leg kick.
Shane Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Face blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Face circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Face.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Face misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murphy connects with a high kick. #KD#
Face cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murphy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Face finish him? #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Face.
Face drops Murphy with a naaaaasty hook - Murphy is in real trouble here! Face dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Face!
A victorious Angel Face thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs White
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomes.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Gomes shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a big head kick but Gomes shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Murphy being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. #SUB#
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gomes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but Murphy denies him. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Gomes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murphy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gomes but great work by Murphy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gomes is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Gomes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
Murphy trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murphy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
Gomes wants to improve his position but instead Murphy has moved into half guard.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB#
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. #SUB#
Gomes is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
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 David Gomes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murphy scores with a head kick. Gomes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like David Gomes has been cut.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Gomes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murphy's guard.
Gomes trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Gomes advances to half guard.
Gomes is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Murphy is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Murphy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy. #SUB#
Gomes is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
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.
Gomes stalling.
Murphy moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
David Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes stalling. #T3#
Murphy won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomes or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Murphy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Murphy scores with a head kick.
Gomes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Murphy lands a head kick. Gomes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Shane Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Gomes persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Murphy misses #TD#
and Gomes counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Gomes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Murphy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gomes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gomes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control but Gomes postures up. #T1#
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murphy is concentrating on defense, preventing Gomes from advancing position. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Murphy tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomes controlling the position from side mount.
Murphy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomes pulls Murphy in close to his closed guard and prevents Murphy from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Gomes had control of the position.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gomes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gomes is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Gomes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
Murphy trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murphy off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Gomes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomes 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: WKBC The Zealot VS Bouya 2
Date: May 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Zinsou tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zinsou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zinsou managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy. #BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Zinsou gets a clinch. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch. #CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zinsou, pushing him back against the ropes.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Zinsou stalling against the ropes.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zinsou's efforts to push away.
Zinsou leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Zinsou's ribcage.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Zinsou blocks it. #BC#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zinsou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Zinsou against the ropes. #BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murphy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zinsou scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Zinsou had a free shot at his head there.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Zinsou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Zinsou pushes Murphy up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinsou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Zinsou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy moves to clinch but Zinsou breaks away
letting Zinsou counter with a right hand.
Zinsou swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zinsou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zinsou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zinsou scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Zinsou clinches up against the ropes.
Murphy taking a breather. #BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the ropes.
Zinsou displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the ropes.
Zinsou tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Zinsou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Zinsou has the dominant position.#T1#
Zinsou looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zinsou takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Zinsou blocks it. #BC#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zinsou keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Murphy clinches.
Yayi Zinsou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Zinsou has the dominant position.
Zinsou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Zinsou keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy is trying to push Zinsou away but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Zinsou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Zinsou connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
A head kick by Murphy misses
letting Zinsou counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Zinsou scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinsou uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Yayi Zinsou is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy is looking to clinch. #CL#
Zinsou has Murphy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Zinsou wants to stall.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Zinsou is blocking nicely.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane Murphy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zinsou wants to clinch.
Zinsou moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinsou is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Zinsou keeps the fight on the outside.
Zinsou swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Zinsou has double underhooks.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Zinsou is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Zinsou tries to tie him up.
Zinsou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.#T1#
Zinsou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zinsou tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the ropes.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zinsou as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Zinsou taking a breather.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zinsou is defending well for now.
Murphy taking a breather. #BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy tries to move into range but Zinsou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2##CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Zinsou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Zinsou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zinsou to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick
and Zinsou counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy wants to clinch but Zinsou slips to the side
and Zinsou counters with a straight right hand.
Shane Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Zinsou rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Zinsou digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yayi Zinsou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zinsou, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WKBC: Cotto VS Cook II
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target.
Tua swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Tua works Murphy's body with a nice hook.

Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Tua looking to slow down the pace here.
Tua misses with the head strike.

Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Tua with a jab.

It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy throws a nice head kick!
Tua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy slips a jab from Tua.

Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.

Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tua, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua with a nice cross.
David Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Murphy's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Murphy - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). David Tua!
David Tua tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WKBC: Cornell VS Cathaway
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1##CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch. #BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Murphy lands a high kick!
A head kick from Murphy lands but Hunt takes it in his stride.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunt's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunt's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Murphy clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Hunt.#CUT2#
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Murphy landing knees to the head. #T1#
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shane Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunt's head.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.#CL#
Murphy darts in and clinches Hunt up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.#BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CrossFit Sydney in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy catches Hunt napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Hunt goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WKBC: Mom VS The Zealot 3
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
El Cabare with a nice cross.
El Cabare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilson El Cabare has been cut.
El Cabare blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and El Cabare moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Cabare scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
El Cabare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
El Cabare tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
El Cabare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy throws a head kick but El Cabare moves out of range.
El Cabare fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
El Cabare connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2#
Murphy throws out a head kick that El Cabare doesn't see coming - it connects and sends El Cabare crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into El Cabare's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from El Cabare misses its target.
El Cabare avoids the head kick by Murphy.
El Cabare shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Cabare lands a head shot.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
Wilson El Cabare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
El Cabare throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Cabare bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from El Cabare. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and El Cabare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Cabare.
Murphy lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged El Cabare in a clinch.
El Cabare tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but El Cabare is blocking nicely.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from El Cabare, against the ropes.
El Cabare could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
El Cabare blocks a head kick by Murphy.
El Cabare stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
El Cabare fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Cabare throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Cabare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by El Cabare. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of El Cabare.
El Cabare bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.#CL2#
Murphy rushes El Cabare and presses him up against the ropes.
El Cabare lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Cabare.
El Cabare lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Shane Murphy should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Wilson El Cabare's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
El Cabare connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shane Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Cabare throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Cabare connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
El Cabare fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
El Cabare lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by El Cabare.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Cabare.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Cabare. El Cabare obviously looking to wear him down.
El Cabare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and El Cabare moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Cabare.
El Cabare cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
El Cabare is looking to clinch.
El Cabare swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson El Cabare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
El Cabare throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Murphy rushes El Cabare and presses him up against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Murphy. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and El Cabare moves out of range easily.
El Cabare is looking to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch.
Shane Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Cabare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Cabare fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Shane Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Cabare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
El Cabare lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes El Cabare back into the ropes.#T2#
El Cabare tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but El Cabare has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Cabare misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Cabare.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
El Cabare trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
Murphy prevents a body shot from El Cabare.
El Cabare misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Cabare tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Murphy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
El Cabare blocks a head kick by Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Murphy.
El Cabare tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
El Cabare lands a jab-cross combination.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilson El Cabare's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
El Cabare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy shapes to counter with a head kick.
El Cabare tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murphy counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Cabare blocks a head kick by Murphy. #CL2#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
El Cabare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Cabare blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by El Cabare.
El Cabare tries to score with a low kick but Murphy moves his leg out of the way.
El Cabare lands with a cross.
El Cabare lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Cabare.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy. #T1#
Murphy throws a head kick that half lands.
El Cabare buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from El Cabare.
El Cabare connects with a body shot.
El Cabare fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
El Cabare blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Cabare is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by El Cabare there.
El Cabare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from El Cabare finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Cabare misses with a low kick.#T2#
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
El Cabare scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
El Cabare throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
El Cabare sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! El Cabare avoids it this time.
El Cabare thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has El Cabare backing up. El Cabare nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
El Cabare lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Shane Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
El Cabare lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Cabare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from El Cabare.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy defending well as El Cabare loads up on a big left hand.
El Cabare tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
A jab from El Cabare misses.
Wilson El Cabare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Cabare cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.

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 Wilson El Cabare.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WKBC: Anderson vs Pitung
Date: Apr 08, 2020

#R1#
Bakiyev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Murphy tries to clinch but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Bakiyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy closes the distance but Bakiyev moves to the side
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Bakiyev keeps it at a distance.
Bakiyev lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakiyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakiyev lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Murphy clinches. #BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Bakiyev lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shane Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakiyev cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Bakiyev pushes him off.
Bakiyev swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.#CL2#
Murphy rushes Bakiyev and presses him up against the ropes.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Bakiyev blocks with his arms.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Bakiyev blocks with his arms.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Murphy keeps control of Bakiyev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bakiyev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Murphy tries to circle away but Bakiyev has him pinned against the ropes.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Bakiyev blocks with his arms.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Bakiyev breaks from the clinch.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakiyev circles away.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy wants to clinch but Bakiyev slips to the side
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
As Bakiyev backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Bakiyev manages to avoid it all.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Bakiyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses its target.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Bakiyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Murphy closes the distance but Bakiyev moves to the side
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Murphy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Bakiyev is avoiding it.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy moves to clinch but Bakiyev breaks away
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Murphy tries to clinch
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Murphy tries to clinch but Bakiyev moves away
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch but Bakiyev is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bakiyev blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Bakiyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Bakiyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Bakiyev avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy closes the distance but Bakiyev moves to the side
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy wants to clinch
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bakiyev blocks it with crossed arms.
Bakiyev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Bakiyev blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakiyev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Bakiyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the ropes.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Bakiyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Murphy closes the distance but Bakiyev moves to the side
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy scores with a head kick.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Bakiyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Bakiyev with a jab.#T2#
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight 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 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy tries to clinch but Bakiyev is having none of it.
Jab by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Murphy darts in and clinches Bakiyev up against the ropes.
Shane Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bakiyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shane Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bakiyev is defending well for now.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Bakiyev blocks with his arms.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bakiyev, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WKBC: Tyson vs Smith
Date: Apr 03, 2020

#R1##CL#
Murphy rushes Koimasky and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Murphy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murphy keeps control of Koimasky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koimasky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koimasky tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Murphy pushes Koimasky up against the ropes in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Koimasky can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Koimasky can't break the clinch.
Murphy working Koimasky over with knees to the body.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koimasky.
We've been hearing reports that Murphy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koimasky looks winded!
Murphy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koimasky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koimasky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Andrey Koimasky has been cut.
Murphy misses with a knee strike. #T1##BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Murphy clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Koimasky throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy is stalling here.
Murphy prevents Koimasky from breaking the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Koimasky gets tackled into the ropes by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koimasky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koimasky is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the ropes.
Murphy lands a knee to the head.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2##BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom! Murphy lands a massive head kick that sends Koimasky crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Murphy is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dr Zoidberg Office, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Andrey Koimasky stepped up to the mic, saying 'CYKA BLYAT! I'll comeback to gym and work harder'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2020

#R1#
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Boco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boco working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Murphy decides to pull guard.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Boco is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB#
Boco looking for submissions off his back.
Boco is breathing heavily.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Murphy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Boco is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Murphy (ranked 3740 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kronos Doomsday (ranked 3931 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Shane Murphy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shane Murphy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

185 cm
32 yrs
190 lbs

175 cm
19 yrs
175 lbs

Murphy

Doomsday

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shane Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doomsday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Doomsday persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Doomsday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.

Murphy pulls guard successfully.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy looking to control but Doomsday passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Doomsday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard but Doomsday has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (0) vs (3) Doomsday

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to improve his position but Doomsday isn't that keen on the idea.
Doomsday sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
Doomsday controlling the position easily from mount.
Murphy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Murphy (0) vs (6) Doomsday

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is hanging on to Murphy's back as he tries to escape.
Murphy wants to control his opponent's hands but Doomsday gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomsday has the hooks in. Murphy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Doomsday is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Murphy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy just trying to survive but Doomsday is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Doomsday trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Murphy doesn't escape.
Murphy is really stuck here.
Murphy trying to control the hands but Doomsday breaks the grip.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doomsday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murphy is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Murphy is in bad spot here.
What can Murphy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Doomsday doesn't have the hooks in and Murphy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (6) Doomsday
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Doomsday has Murphy pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Murphy advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (5) vs (6) Doomsday
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doomsday keeps working.
Doomsday tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Who's going to make the next move?

Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Doomsday is defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control the action but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
Doomsday is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Murphy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Murphy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Doomsday rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murphy's guard! Nice work there by Doomsday!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (5) vs (8) Doomsday

Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Doomsday looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Doomsday postures up.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy looking to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Doomsday is now in half guard.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doomsday controlling the action here.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard but Doomsday has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (5) vs (11) Doomsday
Doomsday tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
Doomsday controlling from the full mount.
Murphy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Murphy (5) vs (14) Doomsday
Murphy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Doomsday.
I really don't envy Murphy right now.
Doomsday is riding his opponent, not letting Murphy buck him off.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Murphy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Doomsday's guard. Nice work there by Murphy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (7) vs (14) Doomsday
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy won't allow Doomsday to sweep him here.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy pushing down on Doomsday's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Doomsday is controlling Murphy's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doomsday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Doomsday regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doomsday is keeping the position for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Doomsday has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murphy (7) vs (18) Doomsday
Doomsday content just to control the position here.
Doomsday moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Murphy (7) vs (21) Doomsday
Murphy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Doomsday really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Murphy.
Murphy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Doomsday's guard. Nice work there by Murphy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (9) vs (21) Doomsday

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday has his hands on Murphy's head, controlling the position.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to pass into half guard but Doomsday pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Doomsday is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (9) vs (23) Doomsday

Doomsday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy wants to sweep here but Doomsday controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doomsday wins on points by 23 to 9.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Murphy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Juan Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Murphy.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
A big right from Silva misses. #CL#
Silva instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy has Silva pushed against the cage.
Silva stalls. #TD2#
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Murphy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Silva doesn't defend quickly enough and Murphy has managed to lock this one up! Can Silva escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Murphy on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Skrap Fights 97
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1##CL#
Murphy forces Roffen back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Roffen does no damage.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roffen wants to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Murphy gets tackled into the ropes by Roffen. Roffen maintains the clinch. #BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Josh Roffen has been cut.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Roffen keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Roffen against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Roffen counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murphy moves forwards but Roffen connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Roffen counters with a left and a right that stings Murphy.
Murphy scores with a head kick. Roffen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Roffen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Roffen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roffen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Roffen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roffen sprawls well. Roffen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Roffen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T2##BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roffen swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Roffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shane Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roffen defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Roffen into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roffen throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy lands with a kick to the temple. Roffen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Roffen is looking for the big counter here.
Roffen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Roffen throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Roffen.
Josh Roffen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roffen takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Murphy tries to move into range but Roffen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roffen avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Roffen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roffen slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roffen blocks a head kick by Murphy.
As Murphy backs off Roffen throws a huge counter combo but Murphy manages to avoid it all.
Murphy wants to clinch but Roffen slips to the side
and Roffen counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roffen as he jumps to the side.
Roffen tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Roffen sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roffen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A lazy left from Roffen finds it's target.
Roffen takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Josh Roffen's cut even more.
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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roffen swinging wildly here. #T4#
Roffen blocks a head kick by Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roffen! But no joy.
Roffen slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Roffen clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the ropes.
Roffen misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roffen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murphy has Roffen pressed against the ropes, preventing Roffen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roffen presses Murphy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roffen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roffen looks winded!
Murphy working Roffen over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh Roffen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Roffen.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Roffen tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roffen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roffen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Roffen moves out of range easily.
Roffen throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roffen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by Roffen.
Roffen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murphy moves to clinch but Roffen breaks away #TD2#
and Roffen counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that.
Roffen stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roffen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him. #T2#
Murphy is looking to advance position but Roffen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SU2#
Roffen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Murphy lands with a slapping head kick.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roffen throws a counter combo.
Roffen lands with a cross.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Roffen moves out of range easily.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Shane Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Roffen.
Roffen misses with the combination.
Josh Roffen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Roffen avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Roffen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands with a kick to the temple. Roffen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
The cut above Josh Roffen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roffen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roffen is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Roffen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Roffen scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick from Murphy lands but Roffen takes it in his stride.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Roffen counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Roffen circles away and keeps his distance.
Roffen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Murphy. #T4#
Murphy closes the distance but Roffen moves to the side
and Roffen counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Roffen.
Roffen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roffen circles away.
It seemed like Roffen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roffen looks to land a combination. Murphy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murphy throws a head kick but Roffen moves out of range.
Roffen throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Roffen moves out of range easily.
Roffen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Roffen pushes him off.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Roffen circles away.
Roffen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Roffen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
and Roffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roffen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roffen throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Roffen slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roffen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Roffen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Roffen against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Roffen.
Roffen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roffen avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body. #T1##BC2#
Roffen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roffen sprawls well. Roffen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roffen lands with a shot to the body.
Roffen misses with the combination.
Roffen throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Murphy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Roffen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Murphy is on him like a limpet, forcing Roffen back against the ropes.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch. #T2#
Roffen tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Roffen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Roffen is avoiding it.
Roffen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murphy.#CL#
Murphy pushes Roffen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy. #BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roffen throws out the jab.
Well,Murphy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Roffen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3##BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy lands a head kick. Roffen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roffen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Roffen.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Roffen tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Roffen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Roffen misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Murphy darts in and clinches Roffen up against the ropes.
Shane Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Roffen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roffen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roffen counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Roffen back into the ropes.
Murphy is trying to stall.
Shane Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Josh Roffen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick
and Roffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Roffen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roffen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Josh Roffen!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Josh Roffen!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Josh Roffen!

Josh Roffen wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Skrap Fights 91
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Murphy tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Cubbedge swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cubbedge with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Cubbedge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy tries to clinch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Murphy wants to clinch but Cubbedge slips to the side#TD2#
and Cubbedge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cubbedge advances position into side control!
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
My spies in Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes inform me that Cubbedge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cubbedge controls the position from side control.#T1#
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy trying to control but Cubbedge flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Cubbedge controls the action.
Murphy tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cubbedge scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Cubbedge biding his time, controlling Murphy. #T2##SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for the choke from the back position but Murphy is controlling his hands well.
Cubbedge controls the position.
Murphy trying to control the position but Cubbedge manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Cubbedge has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Murphy is in real trouble here. Cubbedge gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Murphy is tapping out! Cubbedge wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Cubbedge !

Event: Skrap Fights 85
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Murphy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jerry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Shane Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jerry paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Jerry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jerry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jerry scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Murphy has Jerry up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jerry has picked Murphy up - he's going for a ride! Jerry dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jerry tries to stand but can't do so whilst Murphy controls his leg.
Jerry trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jerry stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Murphy wants to control but Jerry is keeping busy.
Murphy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
It looks like Jerry is going to stand back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Jerry is controlling him #SU#
Jerry decides to stand up. #TD#
Jerry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like Jerry is going to stand back up. #SU#
Jerry stands up and beckons Murphy to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Jerry back into the ropes.#T2#
Jerry cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jerry. #BC#
Jerry breaks the clinch.
Jab by Jerry.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jerry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Jerry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Jerry tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murphy manages to circle out of the way.
Danga de danga de dang - Jerry scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jerry tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jerry throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jerry looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jerry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jerry throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Mungo Jerry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Murphy.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jerry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jerry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy wants to clinch
letting Jerry counter with a right hand.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jerry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Jerry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jerry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jerry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jerry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murphy looks winded!
Jerry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Jerry breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Jerry.
Jerry cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy with a poor takedown #KD#
and Jerry counters with a crisp one two that drops Murphy! Jerry thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Murphy to his feet! Murphy is in big trouble!#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Shane Murphy's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Jerry dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Murphy has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mungo Jerry!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mungo Jerry thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Skrap Fights 79
Date: Sep 06, 2019

#R1#
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Roffen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Roffen misses.
Roffen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roffen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roffen unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roffen misses with a double jab.
Roffen misses with a double jab.
Roffen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurphy.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Roffen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Shane Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roffen is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Roffen circles away and we're back to standing.
Roffen unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roffen looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Roffen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Roffen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Roffen counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roffen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Roffen breaks from the clinch.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roffen is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Roffen circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Roffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy tries to clinch but Roffen is having none of it.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Murphy is looking to clinch but Roffen is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Roffen misses.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Roffen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roffen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roffen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roffen defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Roffen into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roffen swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Roffen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Roffen keeps it at a distance.
Roffen is looking for the big counter here.
Murphy tries to clinch but Roffen is having none of it.
Murphy shoots in but Roffen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Josh Roffen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Roffen keeps it at a distance.
Roffen stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Roffen with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Roffen is avoiding it. #TD#
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Roffen is looking to stand back up but Murphy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roffen.
Roffen pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Roffen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SU#
Murphy stands up and beckons Roffen to join him on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Nice uppercut lands for Roffen. That snapped Murphy's head back.
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 tries for a takedown but Roffen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy shoots in but Roffen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Roffen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roffen tries to counter with a clinch but Murphy shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Roffen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Roffen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roffen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roffen wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy shoots in but Roffen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Roffen circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roffen's guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Roffen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roffen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roffen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Roffen is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Roffen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Roffen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roffen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roffen unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roffen keeps the fight on the outside.
Roffen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Roffen back into the ropes.
Murphy lands a knee to the body.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roffen is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Josh Roffen has been cut.#BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Roffen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Josh Roffen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Murphy has Roffen up against the ropes in a clinch. #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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Roffen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
Murphy looking to control.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roffen defends well.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Roffen isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Roffen sprawls well.
Roffen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roffen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roffen wants it to stay on the feet.
Roffen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Roffen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roffen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roffen! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roffen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roffen keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Murphy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Josh Roffen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josh Roffen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Roffen lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Roffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roffen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roffen wants it to stay on the feet.
Roffen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Roffen keeps it at a distance.
Roffen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Roffen circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roffen pinned against the ropes. Roffen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roffen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Roffen counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roffen!
Roffen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Roffen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
Roffen scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Murphy has Roffen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Roffen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Roffen has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Roffen breaks from the clinch.
Roffen scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Roffen counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that. #T2#
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roffen is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Roffen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roffen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Roffen does no damage.
A cross from Roffen lands.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roffen but Roffen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Roffen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roffen unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Murphy tries for a takedown but Roffen circles away easily
letting Roffen counter with a right hand.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roffen swivels and escapes.
Good exchange - Roffen coming out on top.
A cross from Roffen lands.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Roffen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murphy's knee momentarily.
Roffen cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Roffen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roffen lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roffen avoids it really well and circles away.#T4##CL2#
Roffen pushes Murphy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Roffen to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Roffen manages to break the clinch.
Roffen cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roffen circles away.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roffen.
Shane Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Roffen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roffen avoids the head kick by Murphy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Roffen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roffen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Josh Roffen!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Josh Roffen!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Josh Roffen!

Josh Roffen wins by unanimous decision!

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jean Ponce (ranked 5388 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Murphy (ranked 3414 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

182 cm
26 yrs
221 lbs

185 cm
30 yrs
190 lbs

Ponce

Murphy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jean Ponce! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shane Murphy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ponce shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ponce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ponce pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ponce just stands there and leans against the cage.

Ponce has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.

Murphy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ponce looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ponce looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ponce!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ponce (4) vs (0) Murphy
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ponce working away.
Murphy tries to bench press Ponce off him but Ponce keeps the position.
Murphy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ponce working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ponce controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ponce (6) vs (0) Murphy

Ponce jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murphy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murphy and Ponce has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Murphy tries to bench press Ponce off him but Ponce keeps the position.
Ponce tries to advance to mount but Murphy denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ponce wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murphy won't allow Ponce to pass to mount.
Ponce moves into full mount! Murphy won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ponce (9) vs (0) Murphy
Ponce sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murphy regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ponce content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ponce in particular looking to stall.
Ponce trying to advance position but Murphy counters by regaining guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ponce is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ponce slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ponce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ponce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponce controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ponce is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Ponce postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ponce sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ponce passes Murphy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ponce is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ponce trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.
Ponce controlling the action here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Ponce has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponce stalling.
Ponce trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Ponce is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Ponce is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Ponce seems content to control.
Ponce looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Ponce is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ponce is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it.
Ponce is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murphy!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ponce (12) vs (0) Murphy
Ponce fails to advance to Murphy's back.
Ponce controlling from mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to get to half guard.
Ponce controlling from mount.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Ponce swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Murphy is now in Ponce's guard. A big mistake from Ponce there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ponce (12) vs (2) Murphy
Ponce managing to control the position.
Ponce looking for a sweep. Not yet Ponce, not yet.
Ponce is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ponce's guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.

Murphy is working for a kimura but Ponce is defending it quite comfortably.

Murphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ponce sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ponce holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ponce takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 27, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borr Warhammer (ranked 5093 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Murphy (ranked 3419 p4p, 374 weight class). Shane Murphy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

198 cm
18 yrs
285 lbs

185 cm
30 yrs
190 lbs

Warhammer

Murphy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Borr Warhammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shane Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Warhammer shoots and misses

and Murphy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Murphy manages to pull guard.
Murphy has control of Warhammer's left arm, preventing Warhammer from doing any damage.

Murphy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Warhammer has his hands clasped together but Murphy extends and breaks Warhammer's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murphy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jax Sol (ranked 4862 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Murphy (ranked 3411 p4p, 374 weight class). Shane Murphy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

185 cm
18 yrs
210 lbs

185 cm
30 yrs
190 lbs

Sol

Murphy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jax Sol! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shane Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Sol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murphy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sol (2) vs (0) Murphy
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sol controls the pace.
Sol tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Sol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sol (2) vs (2) Murphy
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy won't allow Sol to sweep him here.
Sol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Sol has Murphy pulled in close to control his posture.
Murphy passes Sol's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol keeping hold of Murphy's head, controlling as best he can.
Sol manages to get to full guard.
Sol is controlling Murphy's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Sol.
Sol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Sol is retaining full guard.
Murphy advances to half guard.
Murphy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sol (2) vs (5) Murphy
Sol is working to get back to half guard.

Murphy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sol really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol controls the position.

Sol is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Murphy locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sol is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Murphy!
In his post fight interview, Shane Murphy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DSC STRIKE 52
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Murphy throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Ibo Dalamekov has been cut.#TD#
Dalamekov dives in and scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dalamekov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dalamekov throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy is pulling down on Dalamekov's head to control his posture.
Dalamekov lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy wants to stand up but Dalamekov is controlling him.
Dalamekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet. #T1#
Dalamekov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dalamekov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalamekov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dalamekov landing with the ground and pound.
Dalamekov postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Dalamekov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dalamekov is fighting to break Murphy's control of his arms but Murphy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dalamekov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Dalamekov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalamekov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dalamekov chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dalamekov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Murphy throws up his legs and catches Dalamekov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Dalamekov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Murphy! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shane Murphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shane Murphy thanked King Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DSC STRIKE 48
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pines throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Pines sprawls well.#TD#
Pines fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murphy to the ground. Pines is now in Murphy's guard.
Pines scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pines throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy is trying to keep Pines in close.
Pines is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pines scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pines trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pines lands a couple of elbows.
Pines working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pines makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pines working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Pines throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Pines landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pines working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pines controls the pace.
Pines lands a couple of digs.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Pines is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pines.
Pines lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Pines throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Pines lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Pines won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.
Pines seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pines content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pines working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pines is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pines scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Pines slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pines working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pines controlling the position from side mount.
Pines connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murphy some visible discomfort.
Pines lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murphy down.
Pines working the ground and pound.
Pines cracks Murphy with a big elbow.
Pines tries to advance position but instead Murphy slips a leg back in to half guard.
Pines is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Murphy has hold of Pines's hands but Pines slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pines is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Pines lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Pines sits in half guard. #SUB#
Pines seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pines working over Murphy with some ground and pound. Murphy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pines lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OJ Pines dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pines swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A shot to the liver by Pines. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Pines fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murphy to the ground. Pines is now in Murphy's guard.
Pines chips away with some ground and pound.
Pines tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Pines content to stall in guard here.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pines working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pines is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pines working some strikes from top position.
Pines lands a couple of digs.
Pines works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pines accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Pines tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Pines lands a couple of elbows.
Pines works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Pines controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pines works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Pines connects with a couple of short punches.
Pines working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Pines makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pines lands a couple of digs.
Pines working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Pines scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Pines keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Pines from controlling successfully.
Pines is really struggling to control Murphy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pines with a nice head shot there.
Pines working some strikes from top position.
Pines scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pines scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pines lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pines landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Murphy has his foot on Pines's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pines works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#T3#
Pines landing with the ground and pound.
Pines lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pines is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murphy can't keep his opponent in guard - Pines advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pines connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Pines is taking a breather. Murphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pines works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Pines with shots to the head and body - Murphy looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Murphy is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
BOOM! Pines connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Pines finish him?
Pines raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pines looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Murphy covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). OJ Pines!

Event: DSC STRIKE 44
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Reed lands a high kick!
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed lands with an overhand left.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a lazy head kick
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Murphy is rocked!#KD#
Reed cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murphy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reed finish him?
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Shane Murphy's cut even more.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Reed scores with a counter punch that sends Murphy to the canvas! Reed smells blood - he's punishing Murphy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Murphy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed!

Event: DSC STRIKE 40
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Oskar tries a head kick but it misses.
Oskar takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Oskar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oskar is in Murphy's guard.
Oskar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oskar landing with the ground and pound.
Oskar postures up.
Oskar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oskar trying to move into half guard but instead Murphy has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Oskar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Oskar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is pushing down on Oskar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oskar is fighting to maintain full guard but Murphy has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Oskar is trying to stand up here but Murphy is controlling him well. #SUB#
Oskar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Oskar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Murphy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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.
Marian Oskar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Oskar drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Murphy pushes Oskar off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Oskar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oskar's head.#CL#
Oskar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oskar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oskar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oskar trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oskar.
Murphy wants to stand but Oskar is controlling the position.
Oskar landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Oskar with a nice head shot there.
Oskar tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Oskar looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Oskar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Oskar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Oskar throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Murphy preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Oskar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Murphy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oskar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oskar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oskar! #REVR#
Oskar wants to take a breather but Murphy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Oskar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Oskar on that attempt.
Oskar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oskar is defended easily by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Oskar counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Oskar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oskar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to control but Oskar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Oskar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oskar. #T1#
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Oskar lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Oskar seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Oskar is controlling well. #SU#
Oskar decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Oskar shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Oskar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Oskar shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Oskar clinches up against the cage.
Oskar tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it. #T2##BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Oskar shoots in and bounces Murphy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Oskar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murphy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murphy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Murphy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oskar dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oskar passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Oskar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Oskar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Murphy has his foot on Oskar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oskar works his way back into a safe position though.
Oskar won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.
Oskar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Oskar has gone for a leg lock! Murphy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oskar's guard.#REVB#
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but Oskar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murphy to get the leverage.
Oskar is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oskar avoid being mounted?
Oskar is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Oskar is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Oskar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Oskar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oskar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marian Oskar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Oskar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy lands a head kick. Oskar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murphy throws a head kick that Oskar semi-blocks.
Oskar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Oskar down.
Oskar throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.#TD#
Oskar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murphy did well to prevent Oskar getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oskar wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Oskar seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy is not content to let Oskar control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Oskar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murphy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oskar lands with a punch from half guard.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Oskar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Oskar is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Oskar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oskar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Oskar working the head and body with strikes.
Oskar drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Oskar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marian Oskar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Oskar is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Oskar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Murphy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oskar.
Oskar chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oskar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oskar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oskar postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oskar controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oskar or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Murphy throws a head kick but Oskar moves out of range.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Oskar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marian Oskar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Oskar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murphy!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oskar is working Murphy over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Oskar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marian Oskar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oskar 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: DSC STRIKE 37
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1##TD#
Murphy gets caught flat footed, as Dalamekov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murphy is trying to keep Dalamekov in close.
Dalamekov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Murphy working for a triangle but Dalamekov defends it easily.
Dalamekov wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Dalamekov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Dalamekov slips an elbow through the middle.
Dalamekov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalamekov chips away with some ground and pound.
Dalamekov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Dalamekov landing with the ground and pound.
Dalamekov stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalamekov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Dalamekov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dalamekov throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Dalamekov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Dalamekov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalamekov is one step ahead there. #T2#
Dalamekov lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dalamekov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dalamekov cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.
Dalamekov stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalamekov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Murphy is fighting to break Dalamekov's control of his arms but Dalamekov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalamekov keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #T3##ES#
Dalamekov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Murphy wants to clinch.#TD#
Dalamekov looking to score a takedown here. Murphy is defending well but Dalamekov drives through and ends up in Murphy's guard.#SUB2#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalamekov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalamekov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalamekov throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dalamekov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dalamekov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Dalamekov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dalamekov stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dalamekov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Dalamekov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dalamekov preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dalamekov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalamekov works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Dalamekov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibo Dalamekov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dalamekov lands a head shot.#TD#
Dalamekov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Dalamekov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dalamekov postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Dalamekov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalamekov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ibo Dalamekov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dalamekov stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Dalamekov controlling him for the moment.
Dalamekov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalamekov postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Dalamekov lands a couple of elbows.
Dalamekov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dalamekov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dalamekov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dalamekov postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Dalamekov stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Murphy is working for a kimura but Dalamekov is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Dalamekov is controlling Murphy's trapped leg to prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Dalamekov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dalamekov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dalamekov is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Dalamekov is doing well to control the position and prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Murphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dalamekov sees it coming and defends easily.
Dalamekov keeping control of the position.
Dalamekov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalamekov tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Dalamekov looking for submissions off his back.
Dalamekov wants to get back to his feet.
Dalamekov is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #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.
Murphy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dalamekov is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalamekov keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Dalamekov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy forces his way into half guard.
Murphy is trying to control. Dalamekov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murphy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalamekov is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibo Dalamekov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dalamekov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Dalamekov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dalamekov working the head and body with strikes.
Dalamekov working the head and body with strikes.
Dalamekov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dalamekov wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalamekov is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov lands with a punch from half guard.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dalamekov. #T1#
Dalamekov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dalamekov slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Dalamekov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dalamekov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dalamekov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy has hold of Dalamekov's hands but Dalamekov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dalamekov is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dalamekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Murphy is trying to stand.
Dalamekov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalamekov winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.
Dalamekov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalamekov defends well.
Dalamekov stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Dalamekov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalamekov looking to pass the guard.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Dalamekov postures up.
Dalamekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Murphy wants to stand up but Dalamekov is controlling him.
Dalamekov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dalamekov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dalamekov cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Dalamekov slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Dalamekov lands a couple of elbows.
Dalamekov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dalamekov stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Dalamekov won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.
Dalamekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dalamekov is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murphy wants to stand but Dalamekov is controlling the position.
Dalamekov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ibo Dalamekov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalamekov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibo Dalamekov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dalamekov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibo Dalamekov!

Event: DSC STRIKE 35
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Asmundsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy shoots in but Asmundsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Asmundsen has hold of Murphy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Murphy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Asmundsen cranks the arm and Murphy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Murphy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Trond Asmundsen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2019

#R1#
Brawn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy. #CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brawn blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Murphy. #CUT2#
It looks like Reiner Brawn has been cut.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brawn.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brawn.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawn avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brawn avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Brawn's ribcage.#T1#
Brawn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brawn avoids it.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Brawn blocks it. #TD#
Brawn manages to pull guard.
Murphy prevents Brawn from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Brawn is retaining full guard.
Brawn wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it. #SUB2#
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Brawn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brawn manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Brawn's guard.
Murphy won't allow Brawn to get back to his feet.
Brawn keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Brawn wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Brawn. Brawn maintains the clinch. #TD#
Brawn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brawn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Murphy is looking to control Brawn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Murphy won't allow Brawn to pass to mount.
Brawn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Brawn is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Brawn forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Brawn chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brawn controls the pace.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Brawn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brawn is working Murphy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Brawn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brawn working some strikes from top position.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brawn controls the pace.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Brawn distracts Murphy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brawn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brawn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Murphy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brawn is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy trying to remain calm as Brawn controls from the top position.
Brawn tries to advance to mount but Murphy denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reiner Brawn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Brawn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Brawn manages to get underhooks.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Murphy lands a knee to the head.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Brawn won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brawn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brawn is defending well for now.
Brawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brawn avoids it.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brawn is defending well for now.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brawn avoids it.#TD2#
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Brawn controlling from the top position.
Brawn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Brawn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Brawn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brawn landing with the ground and pound.
Brawn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Brawn advances position into side control!
Brawn controls the position.
Murphy wants to control but Brawn postures up.
Murphy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brawn lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Brawn drags him back down.
Murphy trying to remain calm as Brawn controls from the top position.#T4#
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Brawn remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brawn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Brawn has managed to clinch.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reiner Brawn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brawn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Brawn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brawn swivels and escapes.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Brawn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Brawn is dominant here and he's now got Murphy's back!#SUB#
Brawn working for a choke but Murphy reverses nicely into Brawn 's guard. #SUB2#
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brawn wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brawn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Brawn is keeping the position.
Brawn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Brawn is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Murphy drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Murphy as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Brawn screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Murphy! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shane Murphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shane Murphy thanked King Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: MMAHelsinki - 22
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida shows good takedown defense.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yoshida swivels and escapes.#CL#
Yoshida rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Yoshida is blocking nicely.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
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 missing with knees to the body.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Yoshida, against the cage.
A short right from Yoshida on the inside.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida stalling.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida lands an elbow that stopped Murphy in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yoshida as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Yoshida digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yoshida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Yoshida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Yoshida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A body shot lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida is working Murphy over against the cage.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Shane Murphy's cut even more.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yoshida blocks it with crossed arms.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head. #CUT#
The cut above Shane Murphy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yoshida presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye. #CUT#
Shane Murphy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Yoshida leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Murphy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyoto Yoshida!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 16
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1##CL#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Khavari in a clinch.
Khavari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khavari lands with a short shot to the head.
Khavari lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khavari blocks it with crossed arms.
Khavari lands a shot to the body.
Khavari scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Khavari lands with a left to the head.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Khavari.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khavari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khavari is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khavari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Khavari as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy 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.
Khavari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khavari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Khavari lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Khavari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Khavari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##KD2#
Khavari drops Murphy with a big left hand and mounts him. Murphy is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Khavari landing punches.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Khavari! Murphy is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hesam Khavari! Hesam Khavari retains his middleweight title!
Hesam Khavari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFN#52 Hoffman vs Newton 3
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Murphy fails with the takedown
enabling Bradain to counter with a crisp jab.
Shane Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bradain enables Murphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bradain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Bradain manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bradain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy keeps control of Bradain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bradain misses with the head strike.
Murphy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradain's face. #KD2#
Murphy has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Bradain goes down! Murphy pounces into side control - this one could be over soon! #CUT2#
It looks like Andoni Bradain has been cut.
Bradain is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Bradain avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Murphy.
Bradain has one of Murphy's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bradain 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.#T1#
Bradain parries the strikes from Murphy easily there. Murphy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bradain to escape.
Murphy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bradain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Murphy.
Murphy tries to score with some ground and pound. Bradain controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bradain defending against the ground and pound.
Murphy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Murphy throwing strikes but Bradain manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Murphy wants to control but Bradain postures up.
The strikes coming from Bradain are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bradain blocks the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy tries to escape but Bradain is in control.
Murphy is trying to control Bradain's posture but Bradain avoids it.
Bradain has control of an arm but Murphy manages to advance to Bradain's back!#SUB2#
Murphy is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Bradain taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Murphy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy made sure to mention his sponsor, King Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: DFN#49 Ronaldo vs Steele
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
A nice combination there by Soulburn. #CUT2#
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Soulburn scores with a three punch combo!
Good standup being displayed there by Soulburn as he connects with a hook.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Soulburn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soulburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Soulburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Soulburn counters with a flying knee that drops Murphy! #ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soulburn is controlling him. #SUB#
Murphy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Soulburn has passed into half guard!
Well, if Soulburn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Soulburn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soulburn prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Murphy trying to control here.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Soulburn is controlling him
Soulburn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murphy is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Soulburn stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soulburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soulburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Soulburn moves into the clinch.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Soulburn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Soulburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soulburn lands a head kick. Murphy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Soulburn throws a nice head kick! #KD2#
Soulburn drops Murphy with a right and a left! Soulburn comes rushing in but Murphy regains his composure and manages to keep Soulburn in guard.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Shane Murphy's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Soulburn advances to half guard.
Soulburn trying to control the pace.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard but Soulburn has passed into side control.
Murphy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A lull in the action here as Soulburn stalls from top position.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soulburn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soulburn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Murphy's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soulburn tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Soulburn moves into full mount!
Soulburn prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orion Soulburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murphy tries for a takedown but Soulburn circles away easily#CL2#
and Soulburn counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Soulburn breaks from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Soulburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Soulburn stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soulburn lands a two punch combo. #TD2#
Soulburn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murphy is controlling Soulburn's trapped leg to prevent Soulburn from advancing to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soulburn prevents Murphy from standing back up.
Well, if Soulburn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Murphy trying to hold on to Soulburn's head to control him but Soulburn postures up.
Soulburn stops Murphy from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the liver by Soulburn. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soulburn stalks Murphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murphy's face. Murphy staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
Shane Murphy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Soulburn lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.#T2#
Soulburn lands a big right hook! Murphy looks hurt but is still standing! Soulburn lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Murphy falls down and Soulburn dives in with a huge hammer fist! Murphy's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Soulburn runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Orion Soulburn!
A very excited looking Orion Soulburn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EFL 10 - Claremont v Rob
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robertson.
Murphy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murphy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy is being controlled here.
Robertson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Robertson keeps moving and retains side control.
Murphy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Robertson connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy seems a little lost for a moment, as Robertson dominates the positioning.
Murphy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Robertson connects with a decent elbow.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Robertson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robertson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Robertson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Murphy for as long as he can get away with.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Robertson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Robertson tries to advance to mount but Murphy denies him.
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Robertson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Robertson cracks Murphy with a big elbow. #T3#
Robertson landing a few strikes.
Robertson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Robertson cracks Murphy with a big right hand but Murphy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Robertson works to advance to full mount. Murphy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Murphy is looking to get to half guard.
Murphy taking shots to the head.
Murphy tries to hold on but Robertson postures up.
A nice elbow there by Robertson.#T4#
Robertson controlling his opponent.
Murphy is in a horrible position here. Robertson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Robertson working for a guillotine from mount but Murphy is in no mood to give up.
Robertson unloading with bombs!
Robertson controlling his opponent.
Robertson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robertson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robertson prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
Robertson avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Robertson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy throws a leg kick #TD#
so Robertson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertson controls the pace.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Robertson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Robertson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Robertson postures up. #T1#
Robertson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Robertson isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Robertson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murphy's body to avoid the submission. Murphy has instead reached around Robertson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murphy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy made sure to mention his sponsor, King Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: EFL 8 - Murphy v Stiltskin
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Murphy closes the distance but Stiltskin moves to the side #TD2#
and Stiltskin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murphy is wriggling around but Stiltskin manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Murphy wants to control but Stiltskin is keeping busy.
Murphy wants to control the action here but instead Stiltskin manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Stiltskin swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumpel Stiltskin! Rumpel Stiltskin retains his middleweight title!

Event: EFL 5 - Claremont v Matthews
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but McWilliam shows good takedown defense.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McWilliam as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Murphy trying to stall but McWilliam improves his position. #TD#
Murphy jumps guard and drags McWilliam to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
McWilliam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murphy is proving hard to escape from.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Murphy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McWilliam rolls with it to try and escape but Murphy cranks on the arm and McWilliam is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Murphy!
After the fight, Shane Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFL 4 - McGee v Midget
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Sims bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murphy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sims.
Sims tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Murphy is trying to control Sims's posture but Sims avoids it.
Sims sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Murphy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Sims is very close to passing his half guard.
Sims is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy wants to control but Sims is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Sims is controlling well. #T1#
Murphy is looking to control Sims's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sims. #SUB2#
Sims is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Murphy is pressing down on Sims's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Murphy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Sims is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
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.
Sims working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sims tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sims circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sims pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sims counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sims's efforts to push away.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
Sims wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
Sims wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Sims is blocking nicely. #BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy throws a head kick but Sims moves out of range. #CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Sims lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sims drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Sims improves position.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sims is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Murphy pulls Sims into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sims accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Sims is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Murphy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sims should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Murphy has tightened it up now! Sims should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane Murphy!
After the fight, Shane Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weber looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Weber pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Weber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dillon Weber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Weber keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weber trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weber into the cage.
Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Weber in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Weber won't want to take too many of those.
Murphy slows down the pace here. #T1#
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Weber lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Weber prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Weber's face.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Weber's ribcage.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Weber takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#
Weber is rocked!#BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Weber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Murphy gets a big slam - oh, Weber is out! Weber is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Shane Murphy!
Shane 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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