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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Simunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobu Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simunek comes to the ring accompanied by Testament - True Believer. On his way into the ring it seems that Martin Simunek has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Martin Simunek seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Simunek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nobu Murphy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simunek misses with a wild combination.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simunek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy shoots in and bounces Simunek off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Simunek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simunek working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Simunek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simunek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simunek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murphy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simunek!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy looking for a guillotine from mount but Simunek is having none of it.
Murphy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Murphy looks gassed!
Simunek is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simunek bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Simunek drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Simunek off! Simunek jumps back into Murphy's guard.
Simunek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simunek is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Simunek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simunek is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Murphy is trying to stand.
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Simunek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murphy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simunek.
Simunek wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simunek looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simunek pulls his head out easily.
Simunek seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simunek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murphy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murphy has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simunek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simunek 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.
Simunek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simunek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Simunek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy stands and throws Simunek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobu Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Simunek circles away.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simunek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin Simunek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Simunek throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Simunek throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Simunek is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simunek actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simunek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simunek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simunek actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simunek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy.
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 is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simunek defends it well.
Simunek actively working from the bottom here.
Simunek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simunek looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simunek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy trying to control the action but Simunek is working from the bottom.
Murphy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simunek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Murphy stands and throws Simunek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simunek manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murphy's best efforts.
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simunek's head.
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simunek defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simunek actively working from the bottom here.
Simunek actively working from the bottom here.
Simunek tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Simunek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simunek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy.
Nobu Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simunek looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobu Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Simunek misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simunek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simunek misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Murphy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simunek.
Simunek moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Simunek misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Simunek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murphy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simunek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Simunek.
Simunek stops a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simunek obliges.
Simunek tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simunek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martin Simunek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobu Murphy.
Simunek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simunek keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simunek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Simunek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simunek misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy has picked Simunek up - he's going for a ride! Murphy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Simunek looking for submissions off his back.
Simunek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martin Simunek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Simunek is having none of it.
Simunek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Simunek actively working from the bottom here.
Simunek looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy trying to control the action but Simunek is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simunek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy gets the takedown into side control.
Simunek regains half guard.
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simunek looking for submissions off his back.
Simunek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simunek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Simunek looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Simunek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Simunek keeps moving.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Simunek is keeping the position.
Simunek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nobu Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simunek keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Simunek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin Simunek.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobu Murphy!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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