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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Ruchala (ranked 3865 p4p, 3864 weight class) and Max Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 306 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Ruchala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruchala throws a head kick that misses.
Ruchala misses with a head kick.
Ruchala blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Ruchala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruchala gets a clinch.
Ruchala looking to slow down the pace here.
Murphy is looking for a takedown.
Ruchala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruchala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Robert Ruchala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Murphy.
Murphy jumps guard but Ruchala stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy jumps guard and drags Ruchala to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruchala is one step ahead there.
Ruchala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy wants to stand but Ruchala is controlling the position.
Ruchala controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two 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.
Murphy has Ruchala pulled in close to control his posture.
Murphy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruchala throws a head kick that misses.
As Ruchala backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Ruchala manages to avoid it all.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruchala looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Max Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruchala.
Murphy scores with a head kick. Ruchala tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ruchala stuffs the takedown.
Ruchala blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Ruchala avoids it well.
Ruchala tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Ruchala blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy looks winded!
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Ruchala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy throws a head kick but Ruchala moves out of range.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruchala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruchala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruchala shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Ruchala.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruchala is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ruchala throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Ruchala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruchala has a takedown stuffed.
Ruchala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Ruchala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruchala.
Ruchala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruchala throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Ruchala backing up. Ruchala nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruchala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Ruchala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Max Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruchala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Ruchala looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy keeps Ruchala at a distance using the push kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy thuds his shin into the meat of Ruchala's side.
Ruchala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruchala wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruchala looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murphy duly obliges.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruchala.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Ruchala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Ruchala moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Ruchala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruchala tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruchala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruchala takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy pulls Ruchala into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruchala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy pulls Ruchala in close to his closed guard and prevents Ruchala from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murphy is continuing to stall.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ruchala has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Ruchala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Ruchala moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruchala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruchala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruchala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruchala throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruchala finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruchala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max 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! This is the final round!
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Ruchala looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruchala.
Ruchala blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruchala as he jumps to the side.
Ruchala jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruchala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruchala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruchala.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murphy!
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruchala.
Murphy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ruchala back to the cage. Murphy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruchala counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruchala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Ruchala shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Ruchala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruchala avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Ruchala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruchala tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruchala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruchala somewhat.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruchala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy throws a head kick that Ruchala semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruchala fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy throws a head kick that Ruchala semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruchala throws a quick counter head kick but Murphy was just out of range.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruchala.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Ruchala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Ruchala changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruchala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruchala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ruchala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Ruchala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruchala misses with the combination.
Ruchala misses with the combination.
Murphy lands a head kick!
Robert Ruchala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Ruchala avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Max Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruchala dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Murphy!
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