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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Montreal, Devin Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but MacLeod persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacLeod counters with a left to the body.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
MacLeod shoots in but no luck this time.
Devin Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie MacLeod.
Murphy dives in and grabs MacLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
MacLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacLeod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy stuns MacLeod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod looks gassed!
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. MacLeod sprawls well.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with MacLeod, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes MacLeod against the cage but MacLeod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacLeod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacLeod is looking to clinch.
Murphy dives in and grabs MacLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but MacLeod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod stuffs the takedown.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but MacLeod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacLeod is looking to score with low kicks.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacLeod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for MacLeod on that attempt.
Murphy dives in and grabs MacLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy forces MacLeod back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacLeod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacLeod has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy has MacLeod pressed against the cage, preventing MacLeod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
MacLeod working a defensive guard here.
Murphy trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacLeod is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to stand but MacLeod is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but MacLeod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but MacLeod has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Murphy moves out of range as MacLeod throws a body kick.
Murphy wants to clinch up but MacLeod keeps it at a distance.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacLeod's waist but MacLeod gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Devin Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod has a takedown stuffed.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacLeod tries to clinch
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murphy.
MacLeod prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but MacLeod pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacLeod moves away.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but MacLeod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
No luck for MacLeod with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacLeod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but MacLeod persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
MacLeod has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but MacLeod sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacLeod.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacLeod tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacLeod to the ground. MacLeod escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy dives in and grabs MacLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but MacLeod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacLeod.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but MacLeod pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy dives in and grabs MacLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
MacLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacLeod dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Devin Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacLeod as he jumps to the side.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but MacLeod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacLeod counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at MacLeod to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy avoids the head kick by MacLeod.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but MacLeod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from MacLeod.
Murphy darts in and clinches MacLeod up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLeod misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
MacLeod tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacLeod tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacLeod to the ground. MacLeod escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy throws a series of punches but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
MacLeod looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy is looking to wear down MacLeod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacLeod throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
MacLeod throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
MacLeod throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy shoots in but MacLeod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacLeod shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacLeod counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
MacLeod 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. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murphy darts in and clinches MacLeod up against the cage.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacLeod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacLeod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy pushes MacLeod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy pulls MacLeod into guard.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing MacLeod from standing up.
Murphy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Murphy controlling MacLeod's posture.
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.
MacLeod trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robbie MacLeod.
I think Murphy 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Devin Murphy!
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energy
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hype
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