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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eros Valentino (ranked 3359 p4p, 1796 weight class) and Seamus Murphy (ranked 190 p4p, 104 weight class). Valentino comes to the cage accompanied by Faint - Linkin Park. Murphy has chosen Molly Malone- The Dubliners as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eros Valentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valentino swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valentino is looking to improve his position.
Valentino is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Valentino trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Murphy manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentino tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Valentino is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Valentino can't escape the position.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Valentino is looking to get to half guard.
Valentino's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Valentino is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Valentino is holding on tight.
Valentino is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
Valentino is working hard here to advance position.
Valentino has given up his back here.
I really don't envy Valentino right now.
Murphy is looking to stand but he's in a difficult position to do so.
Valentino is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Reach Around, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Murphy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to stand.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Murphy is hanging on to Valentino's back as he tries to escape.
Valentino is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Murphy.
Murphy wants to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valentino is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Valentino trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murphy is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Valentino is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Valentino is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Valentino rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valentino misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Valentino loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
A big left from Valentino misses.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valentino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valentino won't be happy with that.
Valentino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valentino tries to get out of the position.
Murphy working away.
Murphy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Valentino wants to control but Murphy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentino looks to move to half guard but instead Murphy has passed into mount! Damn!
Valentino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy wants to stand but Valentino is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentino looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Valentino trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murphy seems like he's trying to stand.
Valentino is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentino wants to control his opponent's hands but Murphy gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Murphy is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Seamus Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino can't escape the position.
Murphy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Valentino is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Valentino manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Valentino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentino.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy slips under a jab from Valentino.
Valentino scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Valentino didn't expect that.
Valentino wants to get back to his feet but Murphy passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Valentino trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentino looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Valentino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Valentino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valentino throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valentino defends it well.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentino to score with a decent uppercut.
Valentino throws a good cross that connects.
Valentino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Valentino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy tries to stand but Valentino is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Valentino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valentino looks to move to half guard but instead Murphy has passed into mount! Damn!
Valentino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Valentino is holding on tight.
Valentino regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino is trying to control but can't.
Valentino is looking to get back to full guard here but Murphy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Murphy wants to stand but Valentino is controlling his arm.
Valentino looks to move to half guard but instead Murphy has passed into mount! Damn!
Valentino is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murphy wants to stand but Valentino is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino tries to control Murphy's body but Murphy pushes him off. Valentino squirms to his side and now Murphy has his back!
Valentino trying to control the action but Murphy just sinks the hooks in.
Valentino tries to escape the position.
Murphy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy is hanging on to Valentino's back as he tries to escape.
Eros Valentino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Valentino doesn't escape.
Valentino tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentino prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Murphy!
In defeat, Eros Valentino stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a lover..'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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