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Event:
RSE 70:
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Murray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murray throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gold to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murray misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
so Gold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gold trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray can't keep his opponent in guard - Gold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murray 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.#T1#
Murray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gold.
Gold throwing shots but Murray is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murray is looking for a sweep. Gold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gold misses with a head shot. Murray uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gold controlling from the top position.
Gold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #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.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gold wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Murray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Gold throws out a powerful jab.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold lands with a cross.
Murray darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kai Gold has been cut.
Gold misses with a hook.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold avoids the body shot from Murray .
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Murray misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Jab from Gold.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Gold counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murray !
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold throws an elbow but Murray slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ground and pound from Gold seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gold throws a strike aimed at the side of Murray 's head but Murray avoids it well.
Gold lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gold throws a strike aimed at the side of Murray 's head but Murray avoids it well.
Gold in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gold tries to score with some ground and pound. Murray controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Gold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Gold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gold shoots and misses
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
Gold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kai Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Murray counters with a thumping low kick.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Murray 's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murray throws a fast counter high kick but Gold manages to duck under it in time.
Gold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Gold lands.
Lee Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Murray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murray 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murray scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Murray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gold.
Murray scores with a jab. Gold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Gold appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Murray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
A big right from Gold misses.
Gold moves out of range of the strikes.
Gold moves out of range of the body kick.
Murray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Gold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#Kai Gold's cut is getting worse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murray misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Gold's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gold misses with a looping left.#TD#
Gold feints and as Murray raises his hands in defense, Gold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murray has control of Gold's left arm, preventing Gold from doing any damage.
Murray wants to sweep here but Gold controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gold being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kai Gold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gold stands and throws Murray 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murray avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gold.
Gold looking to control but instead Murray has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Murray keeping hold of Gold's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gold drops an elbow to the side of Murray 's head.
Gold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murray defending well though.
Gold with the ground and pound but Murray uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Gold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gold chips away with some ground and pound.
Gold throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold postures up in Murray 's guard and throws a big left but Murray blocks it.
Murray is trying to control the position but Gold postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murray 's head backwards.
Gold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Murray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gold on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray is looking for the big counter here.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray flicks out a counter leg kick but Gold steps away.
Gold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gold somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray lands a jab to Gold's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gold 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Gold!
A very excited looking Kai Gold made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soriano was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
No joy there for Soriano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray . Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soriano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soriano scores with a nice right hand.
Soriano with a nice cross.
Murray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Soriano looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away.
It appears Murray was looking to counter with a kick there.
Soriano misses the shot to the body.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Soriano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murray doesn't seem phased though.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soriano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soriano misses with a double jab.
Soriano misses with a straight right.
Soriano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Soriano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murray avoids the body shot from Soriano.
#T2#
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Soriano takes a swing at Murray 's ribcage but misses.
Soriano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano throws a right hand that misses
and Murray counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soriano doesn't seem phased though.
Lee Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray needs to keep his hands up - Soriano had a free shot at his head there.
Soriano misses with a head kick.
Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soriano lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Soriano looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Soriano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soriano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Soriano.
Soriano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray lands a nice looking kick to the body. Soriano takes a step back to recover.
Soriano thows a leg kick but Murray checks it
and Murray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Soriano misses the shot to the body.
Soriano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Soriano throws a big shot that misses.
Murray appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soriano throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soriano thinking.
Soriano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray .
Soriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Soriano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Murray is looking to land body kicks.
Puna Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soriano misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soriano connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puna Soriano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Soriano connects with a solid leg kick.
Soriano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soriano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murray slips under a jab.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soriano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray .
Soriano misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Soriano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray slips under a jab from Soriano.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Soriano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murray .#T1#
Soriano throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Murray thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murray misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Murray .
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Soriano misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Murray does it's job there.#CUT#That has opened up Puna Soriano's cut even more.
Soriano throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray jabs at Soriano's body.
Soriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.#T2#
Soriano throws a hook to the side of Murray 's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puna Soriano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Soriano looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Murray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soriano takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soriano dives in and grabs Murray 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murray pushes down on Soriano's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soriano scores with a punch to the head.
Soriano misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.#T3#
Soriano misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soriano thinking.
Lee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puna Soriano.
Soriano is breathing heavily.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
Soriano throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Soriano misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Puna Soriano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soriano looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Soriano takes a swing at Murray 's ribcage but misses.
Soriano swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
#T4#
Soriano tries to bum rush Murray with a series of wild strikes but Murray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soriano.
Murray jabs Soriano right on the nose. Soriano blinks but takes it well.
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
Soriano defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray throws a leg kick but Soriano sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murray tries to land a leg kick but Soriano saw it coming and moves away.
Murray lands with a right hand. #CUT#Puna Soriano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jab by Murray .#ROC#Soriano is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Puna Soriano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Murray !
Puna Soriano was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
RSE 47: Unleashed
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray staying out of range there.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kai Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Gold.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gold.
Murray tries a quick counter leg kick but Gold is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Murray is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Gold are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Murray prevents Gold from moving into mount.
Gold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murray defending against the ground and pound.
Gold 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.
Gold in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gold creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Murray sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murray tries to improve position but can't.
Gold working the ground and pound but Murray is defending the strikes. #T2#
Gold working the ground and pound but Murray is defending the strikes.
Gold looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murray is avoiding damage well.
Murray dodges the ground and pound from Gold.
Gold lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gold creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT#It looks like Lee Murray has been cut.
Gold fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Murray 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.
Gold creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gold wants to control but Murray is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Gold are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gold creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Murray sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Gold looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murray is avoiding damage well.
Gold 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.
Gold creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold scores with punches from side control.
Gold throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Murray works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murray 's head.
Gold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murray defending well though.
Gold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murray taking shots to the head. #T4#
Gold scoring with strikes but Murray is staying in there. #ROC#Murray is rocked!
Murray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murray is still in real trouble! Can Gold finish him?
Gold unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Murray wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Gold celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Gold!
A very excited looking Kai Gold made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RSE 37: Sources To Agonies
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whitaker throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Murray 's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
And Murray counters with a quick kick to the body but Whitaker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker.
Murray thinks about countering with a body kick.
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Murray 's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Murray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whitaker lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Lee Murray has been cut.#T1#
Whitaker misses with a jab to the body
and Murray counters with a thumping low kick.
Whitaker misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Murray 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Whitaker misses its intended target.
Whitaker misses with a hook to the body
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Murray throwing a counter right hand but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Whitaker misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Whitaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitaker misses the jab.
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Whitaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murray counters with a left to the body.
Whitaker looks to land a combination but Murray avoids it well.
Whitaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray .
Whitaker throws an off balance right hand
and Murray counters with a good, hard body kick but Whitaker shrugs it off. #T3#
Whitaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Whitaker misses with a right hand
and Murray finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitaker.
Murray jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Whitaker misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whitaker's knee momentarily.
Whitaker looks winded!
Whitaker misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Whitaker misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker.
Whitaker throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Murray counters with a crisp one two that drops Whitaker! Murray thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Whitaker to his feet! Whitaker is in big trouble!#ROC#Whitaker is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker punishes Murray 's body with a nice straight punch.
Whitaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Whitaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whitaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker.
Murray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whitaker swings widly with a right hand
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Whitaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Murray 's cut.
That's time! Murray 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Whitaker misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Murray throws a quick counter kick to the body but Whitaker avoids it.
Whitaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whitaker misses with a shot to the body
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitaker thinking.
A combination from Whitaker does no damage.
Murray throwing a counter right hand but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Whitaker misses its intended target.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker swings widly with a right hand
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker.
Murray throwing a counter right hand but Whitaker manages to avoid it.#T1#
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurray .
Whitaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitaker misses with a hook
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker misses with a body shot
and Murray counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Whitaker out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Murray is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lee Murray ! |
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Event:
CFC 606
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hyde - that will leave a mark!
Hyde misses with the body kick
and Murray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hyde. That's going to slow Murray down.
Hyde thows a leg kick but Murray checks it
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Hyde misses
and Murray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hyde misses with a leg kick.
Hyde tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murray replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hyde blocks it well.
A low kick from Hyde misses
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hyde.
Murray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hyde wants to slow Murray down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray ! But no joy.#T1#
Hyde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murray blocks the body kick.
Hyde keeps Murray at a distance using the push kick.
Murray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hyde looks to throw a body kick
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hyde jabs Murray right on the nose. Murray blinks but takes it well.
A lazy body kick from Hyde
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murray .
A head kick misses from Hyde.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyde connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Murray lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Murray blocks a head kick by Hyde.
Hyde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murray checks a leg kick.
Murray follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hyde throws a leg kick but Murray checks it.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyde throws out the jab.
Murray blocks a head kick by Hyde.
Hyde throws a chopping leg kick but Murray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Hyde misses
and Murray counters with an inside leg kick.
Hyde throws the kick towards the body but Murray avoids it.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hyde. That's going to slow Murray down.
Hyde throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray avoids the head kick by Hyde.
Murray throws a big counter head kick but Hyde avoids it with no problem.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hyde with the inside leg kick.
Hyde lands a head kick. Murray smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Lee Murray has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Hyde.
Hyde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hyde throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and Hyde only half commits.
Murray replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hyde blocks it well.
Hyde throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Murray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Hyde throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a nice kick to the body.
Murray blocks a head kick by Hyde.
Murray feints a counter leg kick.
Murray 's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murray 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hyde misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray blocks a head kick by Hyde.
Murray is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hyde.
Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyde with a nice calf kick.
Murray 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hyde throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murray thinks about the counter body kick.
Hyde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hyde swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hyde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Murray 's cut.
That's time! Hyde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murray checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Murray as he checks the leg kick.
Hyde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murray blocks a head kick by Hyde.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murray walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hyde.
Hyde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murray takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hyde is looking to wear down Murray with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hyde can pounce on him.
Hyde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
Murray moves out of range of the body kick from Hyde.
Hyde backing away here, and Murray unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A good leg kick by Hyde.
Hyde misses with a low kick as Murray jumps back.
And Murray responds with a good body kick, but Hyde manages to step out the way in time.
Murray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hyde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murray under the eye.
Hyde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murray .
Hyde throws a front kick aimed at Murray 's knee but Murray avoids it well.
Hyde looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away.
Hyde tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Murray might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hyde has got the better of the exchanges.
Murray moves out of range of the leg kick from Hyde.
Hyde throws a lazy body kick
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Hyde gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hyde looks for the body kick but Murray saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyde throws a low kick, looking for Murray 's leg but Murray calmly moves out of range.
Hyde throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hyde looks for the body kick but Murray saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray ! But no joy.
Hyde thows a leg kick but Murray checks it
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyde lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Murray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murray thinks about the counter body kick.
Hyde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Murray blocks the leg kick.
Hyde backing away here, and Murray unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hyde throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hyde throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murray checks a leg kick.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyde tries to score with a low kick but Murray moves his leg out of the way.
Murray checks a leg kick.
Murray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hyde with a body shot.
Hyde throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray blocks a leg kick.
Murray flicks out a counter leg kick but Hyde steps away.
A jab from Hyde misses.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray counters with a body kick.#T4#
Hyde throws a wild body kick that Murray sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Hyde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Hyde misses
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Hyde misses #KD2#
and Murray counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hyde! Murray lets Hyde back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hyde is rocked!
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!
Murray moves out of range as Hyde throws a body kick.
Murray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hyde throws a leg kick but Murray checks it.
Murray counters with a body kick.
Hyde throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murray .
Hyde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hyde lands with a cross.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Hyde.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hyde dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Murray 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hyde misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Murray 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Hyde is predictable there #KD2#
and Murray counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hyde! Murray lets Hyde back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Hyde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hyde tries to land a body kick
and Murray counters with a left to the body.
Hyde misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray counters with an inside leg kick.
Hyde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Murray 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hyde throws a body kick that misses
and Murray counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyde misses the body punch
and Murray counters with a huge right that knocks Hyde out cold! Murray is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Murray ! |
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Event:
CFC 597
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Bjurstrom throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bjurstrom blocks it well.
Bjurstrom cracks Murray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bjurstrom scores with a jab to the head.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick which misses Murray 's front leg but catches the back leg as Murray tries to avoid it.
Bjurstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Bjurstrom thows a leg kick but Murray checks it
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook to the body
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bjurstrom.
#T1#
Nice jab there from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bjurstrom somewhat.
Bjurstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murray blocks a low kick nicely.
Murray replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bjurstrom blocks it well.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bjurstrom tests Murray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bjurstrom misses with a leg kick
and Murray counters with a right hand to the body.
Bjurstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bjurstrom somewhat.
Murray is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murray 's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murray 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bjurstrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Bjurstrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murray unleashes a big counter combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook to the body
and Murray makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bjurstrom really felt that one!
Bjurstrom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray ! But no joy.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Murray finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bjurstrom looks for a takedown but Murray sprawls well.
Murray is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjurstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bjurstrom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Bjurstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray blocks the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bjurstrom 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#
Bjurstrom misses with a hook to the body
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bjurstrom looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Bjurstrom scoring well with a low kick there.
Bjurstrom throws a solid leg kick but Murray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bjurstrom.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Murray takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Marco Bjurstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjurstrom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Bjurstrom misses with a body shot.
Murray unleashes a big counter combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bjurstrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bjurstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bjurstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray .
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
Lee Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjurstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bjurstrom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjurstrom misses with a looping right.
Murray throws out a counter right but Bjurstrom avoids it with no problem.
Murray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Bjurstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray throws a fast counter high kick but Bjurstrom manages to duck under it in time.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
Murray steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Bjurstrom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bjurstrom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murray counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Bjurstrom badly! He tries to strike back but Murray puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Bjurstrom out cold! Oh man, Bjurstrom will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Murray ! |
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Event:
CFC 589
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Brewer misses with a looping right.
Brewer lands with a right hand.
Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Brewer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Brewer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Murray . Beautiful body shot.
A low kick lands for Brewer.
Leroy Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brewer connects with a leg kick.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brewer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Brewer, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Jab by Brewer.
Brewer throws a big shot that misses.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murray throws a solid leg kick but Brewer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murray .
Brewer misses the shot to the body.
Brewer misses the jab.
Murray misses with a jab to the body
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brewer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brewer throws out the jab.
Brewer avoids the body shot from Murray .
Brewer scores with a leg kick.
Brewer throws a low kick but Murray avoids it.
Murray steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Murray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brewer's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Brewer has been cut.
Brewer throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Brewer walks into a straight right hand from Murray .#T2#
Brewer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murray 's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murray 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murray slips a straight right by Brewer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Brewer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brewer tries to land a body kick
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray throws a leg kick that misses.
Murray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brewer misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray throws a lazy uppercut
and Brewer counters with a nice uppercut.
Brewer throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Crunch! Murray slams his shin into Brewer's torso.
Murray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brewer digs a good hook to Murray 's body.
Brewer misses with a wild body shot.
Brewer misses with a low kick.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Brewer wants to slow Murray down by chopping away at his legs.
Brewer just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer is looking to land body kicks.
Murray thinks about the counter body kick.
Brewer throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray ! But no joy.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brewer throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray ! But no joy.
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Brewer misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brewer is breathing heavily.
Brewer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murray throws a low kick but Brewer avoids it.
Murray throws the left hand but Brewer avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Brewer misses the body punch
and Murray counters with a good low kick that Brewer was not able to check.
Murray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brewer misses with a low kick.
Brewer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leroy Brewer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murray throws a hook but Brewer avoids it easily.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
Murray throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range.
Brewer thows a leg kick but Murray checks it
and Murray counters with a body kick.
Brewer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brewer checks a leg kick.
Brewer throws a solid leg kick but Murray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brewer.
Murray scores with a hook.
Brewer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murray . Brewer shrugs it off though.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer is looking to counter punch.
Brewer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
#T1#
Brewer loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray tries a quick counter leg kick but Brewer is wise to it.
Nice uppercut there from Brewer.
Brewer throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray .
A low kick lands for Murray .
Murray wants to slow Brewer down by chopping away at his legs.
Brewer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brewer just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray scores with a sloppy right hand. Brewer should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Murray .
A leg kick checked by Brewer.
Brewer jabs Murray right on the nose. Murray blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the body from Brewer misses
and Murray counters with a slapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brewer checks a leg kick.
Murray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.#T2#
Brewer throws a lazy body kick
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brewer misses the jab.
Murray was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer moves out of range of the body kick from Murray .
Brewer misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murray is looking to chop away at Brewer's legs.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray flicks out a counter leg kick but Brewer steps away.
Brewer misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#KD2#
Murray lands a big head kick that sends Brewer tumbling to the mat! Murray takes a step backwards and waves Brewer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#Leroy Brewer's cut is getting worse.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray throws a low kick, looking for Brewer's leg but Brewer calmly moves out of range.
Brewer takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#Leroy Brewer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brewer cracks a nice hook into Murray 's ribs.
Brewer misses with a hook to the body
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Murray . #T3#
Murray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brewer avoids a punch combination nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray thuds his right hand into Brewer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Brewer misses.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Murray .
Murray cracks Brewer with an open hand slap.
Murray lands with a straight right. Brewer didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#Brewer is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Leroy Brewer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Brewer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Brewer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Brewer blocks the body kick.
Murray 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brewer blocks a leg kick.
Brewer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brewer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray .
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it.
Murray tries a low kick but Brewer avoids it.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brewer, as that shot connected.
Brewer throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brewer connects with a leg kick.
Brewer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray throws a right hand that Brewer ducks under and follows up with a left that Brewer also avoids with ease.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Brewer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murray avoids it.
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Brewer throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and Brewer only half commits.
Brewer scores with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Brewer there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Murray lands the left hand.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brewer circles away quickly and effectively.
Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Brewer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray .
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brewer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brewer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brewer loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brewer is out of range.
Brewer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
Murray is looking to chop away at Brewer's legs.
Murray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Brewer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brewer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leroy Brewer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Murray ! |
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Event:
CFC 580
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Takala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takala throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Murray staying out of range there.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Zane Takala has been cut.
Murray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takala momentarily.
Takala's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Takala's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Murray .
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Murray tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murray lands a leg kick that knocks Takala off balance momentarily.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Murray .#T1#
Takala is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Murray just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Takala has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Murray ! |
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Event:
CFC 565
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Benoit misses with a right hand
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benoit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Benoit backs off Murray throws a huge counter combo but Benoit manages to avoid it all.
Benoit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murray .
Benoit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been hearing reports that Benoit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit fails to land the takedown.
Murray throws a hook but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murray counters with a good low kick that Benoit was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murray thuds his shin into the meat of Benoit's side.
Murray throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Benoit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murray won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benoit trying to control the position but Murray is working away.
Murray can't do much from the bottom here.
Benoit controls the position.
Benoit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murray some visible discomfort.
Murray dodges the ground and pound from Benoit.#T2#
Murray stops Benoit from passing to mount.
Benoit cracks Murray with a big elbow.
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Murray defending against the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit working the ground and pound from side control.
Benoit throws a strike aimed at the side of Murray 's head but Murray avoids it well.#SUB#
Benoit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Benoit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benoit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Benoit controlling the position from side mount.
Benoit trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Benoit crashes against the mat.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Benoit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benoit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Murray regains half guard, as Benoit was trying to land strikes.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benoit throwing shots but Murray is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray wants to control but Benoit is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Benoit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murray sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Benoit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Benoit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murray on his heels. He'll look to pass Murray 's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit postures up and lands a big shot to Murray 's brow.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray controls Benoit momentarily but Benoit frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit 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.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murray is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benoit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Benoit scoring with some ground and pound.
Murray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benoit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benoit trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Benoit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benoit pushing down on Murray 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benoit throws a strike but Murray avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Murray keeping full guard, as Benoit tries to pass.
Murray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benoit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benoit with a nice head shot there.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benoit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benoit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benoit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benoit working some strikes from top position.
Benoit 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.
Benoit throws an elbow that misses. Murray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benoit's guard. Nice move by Murray !#REVB#
Benoit working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Benoit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Benoit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Benoit is tightening it up a little... Murray has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Murray reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Murray taps out! Nice BJJ there by Benoit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Benoit! |
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Event:
CFC 560
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murray 's head backwards.
Murray misses with a kick to the body
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Lee Murray has been cut.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Goodman tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Murray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
A big right from Murray misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray ! But no joy.#T1#
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman slips a jab from Murray .
Murray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Murray . Those never looked like landing.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Despite the aggression on Murray 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murray doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murray on the side of the head.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray .
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murray misses with a jab to the body
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Goodman clinches up with Murray and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray .
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murray lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murray tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman is leaning against Murray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
A short right from Goodman. #T3##BC2#
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Goodman takes one on the button.
Murray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murray misses with a body punch
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Murray lands with a cross.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Goodman lands with a cross. #T4#
Murray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman walks into a stiff left hand from Murray .
Murray avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Murray moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
and Murray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goodman misses with a looping right.#CL#
Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Murray .
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Murray 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray scores with a push kick.
Murray misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Murray with a hook.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murray has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman lands a right hook to the body.
Murray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Murray 's head.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Murray off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Murray is rocked!#T1#
BOOM! Goodman lands a beautiful left hook that drops Murray . Murray tries to recover but Goodman is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Murray lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Goodman! |
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