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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Justis (ranked 2189 p4p, 3865 weight class) and Paddy Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 519 weight class). Murphy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya. Paddy Murphy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 23 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Justis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Justis moved away.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Justis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Justis's sensitive parts.
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
Justis managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Justis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Justis tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murphy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Justis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Justis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Logan Justis has been cut.
Justis jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Justis around his waist. Justis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Justis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Justis leaning against his opponent.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Justis blocks with his arms.
Justis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Justis.
Justis pulls guard effortlessly.
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
Justis has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis trying to control the position.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Justis keeps moving.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Justis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Justis.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Justis blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Justis fails to pull guard.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Justis controls the action.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Justis decides to pull guard.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy postures up in Justis's guard and throws a big left but Justis blocks it.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Justis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murphy trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justis looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Justis's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Justis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Justis shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Justis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murphy did well to prevent Justis getting side control.
Justis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Justis trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy pushes Justis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis dives in and scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy wants to stand but Justis is controlling the position.
Murphy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Justis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Justis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Justis looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Justis has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard.
Justis stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Justis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Justis looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Murphy throws a strike but Justis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy wants to stand up but Justis is controlling him.
Justis is looking to pass into half guard but Murphy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murphy is in guard.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Justis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Justis has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy stands and steps away. Justis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Logan Justis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justis dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Justis's head and hops out.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justis tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Justis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Justis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justis fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy lands a big head kick that sends Justis tumbling to the mat! Murphy takes a step backwards and waves Justis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Logan Justis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Murphy scores with a head kick. Justis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Justis fails with a takedown attempt.
As Justis backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Justis manages to avoid it all.
Justis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Justis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Justis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Justis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Justis shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Justis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Paddy Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Justis is rocked!
Justis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murphy throws a fast counter high kick but Justis manages to duck under it in time.
Oh Justis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justis tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.
Justis seems to have got his legs back now.
Justis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justis attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Justis with a poor takedown
and Murphy moves into the clinch.
Justis blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Justis avoids it.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Justis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Justis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Justis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Justis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Justis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Justis shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Justis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Justis blocks the elbow strike.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justis.
Justis being controlled against the cage.
Justis fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Justis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Justis backwards.
Justis managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Justis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Paddy Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Justis tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Justis up against the cage.
Paddy Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justis blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Murphy!
Our winner, Paddy Murphy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Logan Justis spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit'.
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