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Event:
HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Sikoa with a nice calf kick.
Nice jab there from Sikoa.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Sikoa sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sikoa slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joel Sikoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Sikoa scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sikoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sikoa shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Sikoa.#TD2#
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Sikoa is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Sikoa's guard.
Murphy won't allow Sikoa to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
Murphy works over Sikoa with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Sikoa is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Murphy pushing down on Sikoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Sikoa's hands, connecting with Sikoa's forehead.
Sikoa pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sikoa is looking to escape.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Sikoa wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy working over Sikoa with some ground and pound. Sikoa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murphy working Sikoa over with strikes.
Sikoa taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Sikoa is rocked!
Murphy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sikoa! More strikes land and this one is all over! Murphy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Murphy!
A very excited looking Liam Murphy 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:
WFC 43: Brunson v Smith 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Choo Two to the mat! Choo Two manages to get full guard.
Choo Two seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Choo Two 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. #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.
Murphy forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy working Choo Two over with strikes.
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. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Choo Two's temple. #T1##SUB#
Choo Two looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Murphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murphy working Choo Two over with strikes. #T2#
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Choo Two looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Choo Two's temple.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Choo Two's head.
Murphy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choo Two with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Murphy 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.
#T3#
Murphy 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. #SUB#
Choo Two looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Choo Two trying to hold on to Murphy's head to control him but Murphy postures up.
Choo Two wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Choo Two gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murphy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Choo Two is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murphy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Murphy cracks Choo Two with a solid left hand.
Murphy with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Choo Two gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Choo Two will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Choo Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy distracts Choo Two with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Choo Two's brow.
Liam Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy cracks Choo Two with a solid left hand.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy cracks Choo Two with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Choo Two is rocked!
Murphy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Choo Two's hands, connecting with Choo Two's forehead.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Choo Two's head.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Choo Two is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Choo Two's hands, connecting with Choo Two's forehead.#T2#
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Choo Two's head.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Choo Two is defending the position.
Choo Two seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Choo Two is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Murphy working Choo Two over with strikes.
Murphy is nestled in close to Choo Two, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Choo Two's hands, connecting with Choo Two's forehead.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Choo Two is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Murphy 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.
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. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Choo Two's temple.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy is continuing to stall.
Mew Choo Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Choo Two sprawls well. Choo Two wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Choo Two manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Choo Two's guard.
Murphy trying to control but Choo Two is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Choo Two is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Murphy scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to control for a moment but Choo Two uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy working Choo Two over with strikes. #SUB2#
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy winds up and cracks Choo Two with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy stalling.
Choo Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy prevents Choo Two from improving his position.
Liam Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Choo Two actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy not doing much here.
Let's hope that Murphy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
The adventures of Murphy the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Choo Two is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Choo Two's guard.
Choo Two being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Murphy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy!
A victorious Liam Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WFC 40: Hopson v Hyrra 2
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Atkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atkins to the ground. Atkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Atkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy has been working on his balance at Level Up MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Atkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murphy eats them both and turns towards Atkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Liam Murphy has been cut.
Atkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Atkins throws out a powerful jab.
Atkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Atkins shows good takedown defense.
Atkins scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy 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.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Atkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Atkins 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.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Atkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Atkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Atkins cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Atkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atkins! But no joy.#TD#
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Atkins's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Atkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Atkins.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkins is retaining full guard. #T2#
Atkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 inform us that Atkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Murphy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atkins pulls Murphy in to control the position.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Atkins looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Murphy 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.
Atkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins 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.#T3#
Atkins thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkins, which made it look bad.
Atkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Atkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atkins sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Atkins gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Atkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkins controlling Murphy's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atkins's waist but Atkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Atkins works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Atkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Atkins tries to sprawl but Murphy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atkins wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Atkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Murphy dives in and grabs Atkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkins pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Atkins counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Atkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murphy regains half guard.
Atkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkins tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
Atkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Still in half guard, Atkins seems content to control.#T1#
Atkins wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Murphy trying to hold on to Atkins's head to control him but Atkins postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy.
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins gets back to half guard.
Atkins tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Atkins reverses the position - he's now on top in Murphy's guard. #T2#
Atkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Atkins stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atkins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Atkins looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Atkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Atkins 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. #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 Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Atkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Atkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Atkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Atkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Atkins quickly recovers to half guard.
Atkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy misses with a head shot. Atkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Atkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Atkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Atkins has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Atkins blocks nicely.
Murphy postures up in Atkins's guard and throws a big left but Atkins blocks it. #T1#
Murphy throws a strike but Atkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Atkins wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murphy has his hands on Atkins's head, controlling the position.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atkins controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Atkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Atkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy. #T3#
Atkins looking to control.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving.
Atkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Atkins looking to control.
Murphy trying to control but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Atkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Atkins trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Atkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atkins controlling the action here.
Rashid Atkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rashid Atkins.
I've got Atkins 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Atkins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henriy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones fails with the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Murphy is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Murphy's guard.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.#SUB2#
Murphy has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Murphy working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
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Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones 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.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Jones trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#SUB2#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
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! Jones has his hands clasped together but Murphy extends and breaks Jones's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murphy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Murphy!
Liam Murphy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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