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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kamal Abahalani Kampur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ainle Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Break Stuff - limp bizkit as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kamal Abahalani Kampur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ainle Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abahalani Kampur swivels and escapes.
Murphy feints a jab promting Abahalani Kampur to slip. Murphy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abahalani Kampur slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Abahalani Kampur off the cage and back into range.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Abahalani Kampur sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kamal Abahalani Kampur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ainle Murphy.
Abahalani Kampur lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy misses the jab.
Abahalani Kampur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy tries to bum rush Abahalani Kampur with a series of wild strikes but Abahalani Kampur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Abahalani Kampur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abahalani Kampur up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Abahalani Kampur with that takedown attempt.
Abahalani Kampur shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abahalani Kampur avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Abahalani Kampur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abahalani Kampur misses with a double jab.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abahalani Kampur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Abahalani Kampur lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Abahalani Kampur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abahalani Kampur off to one side.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abahalani Kampur is defended easily by Murphy.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abahalani Kampur.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Abahalani Kampur shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abahalani Kampur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abahalani Kampur. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Abahalani Kampur tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abahalani Kampur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy looks gassed!
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Abahalani Kampur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Abahalani Kampur misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Abahalani Kampur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Abahalani Kampur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abahalani Kampur throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abahalani Kampur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abahalani Kampur landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ainle Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abahalani Kampur shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Abahalani Kampur moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Abahalani Kampur.
Abahalani Kampur fails to land the takedown.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Abahalani Kampur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Abahalani Kampur.
Kamal Abahalani Kampur is winning the standup battle so far.
Abahalani Kampur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy dives in and grabs Abahalani Kampur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abahalani Kampur pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Kamal Abahalani Kampur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ainle Murphy.
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Abahalani Kampur scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Abahalani Kampur is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abahalani Kampur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abahalani Kampur is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abahalani Kampur 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.
Abahalani Kampur trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Abahalani Kampur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abahalani Kampur has gone for a leg lock! Murphy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abahalani Kampur's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abahalani Kampur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Abahalani Kampur keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kamal Abahalani Kampur.
Murphy gets the takedown into side control.
Murphy throws a strike aimed at the side of Abahalani Kampur's head but Abahalani Kampur avoids it well.
Abahalani Kampur manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Abahalani Kampur lands strikes from half guard.
Abahalani Kampur wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy pushes Abahalani Kampur off looking to stand but Abahalani Kampur dives back in and keeps control.
Abahalani Kampur is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abahalani Kampur 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 Abahalani Kampur.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Abahalani Kampur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abahalani Kampur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abahalani Kampur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abahalani Kampur.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abahalani Kampur trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Kamal Abahalani Kampur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Abahalani Kampur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamal Abahalani Kampur dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abahalani Kampur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Abahalani Kampur as Murphy shoots in.
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Kamal Abahalani Kampur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Abahalani Kampur misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Abahalani Kampur in a clinch.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamal Abahalani Kampur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abahalani Kampur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Abahalani Kampur or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy which made him look bad.
Abahalani Kampur slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Abahalani Kampur.
Abahalani Kampur is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Abahalani Kampur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
Murphy working for a triangle but Abahalani Kampur defends it easily.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abahalani Kampur chips away with some ground and pound.
Abahalani Kampur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abahalani Kampur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abahalani Kampur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abahalani Kampur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur is working Murphy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abahalani Kampur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Abahalani Kampur from controlling successfully.
Abahalani Kampur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abahalani Kampur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abahalani Kampur trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abahalani Kampur is working Murphy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abahalani Kampur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abahalani Kampur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Abahalani Kampur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamal Abahalani Kampur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abahalani Kampur 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamal Abahalani Kampur!
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