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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jesus Chico Grande! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Grande has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grande pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Grande pulls guard effortlessly.
Murphy is fighting to break Grande's control of his arms but Grande is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grande continues to stall.
Grande's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Murphy trying to control but Grande is working from the bottom.
Grande controlling the position.#T2#
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Grande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grande (2) vs (0) Murphy
Grande looking to pass the guard.
Grande controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grande will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Grande trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grande slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grande pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grande keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Grande seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
More hug and hope from Grande.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grande is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it. #T6#
Grande performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Further stalling from Grande.
Grande trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Grande is controlling well.
Grande trying to control the pace.
Grande tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
Well, if Grande is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T8#
Grande trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Grande looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Grande is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T10#
Grande passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grande with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grande trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it. #T11#
Grande performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grande trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Grande passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grande (5) vs (0) Murphy
Grande controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Murphy stops Grande from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Grande takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13##T14#
Murphy stops Grande from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Murphy tries to hold on but Grande pushes him away.
Grande controlling the pace for now.
Grande with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grande takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Jesus Chico Grande took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '. |
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Event:
GAMT 48 - Shanks v Hector
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Master throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Master.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Master with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#
It looks like Kung Fu Master has been cut.
Master throws a leg kick that misses.
Master slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Master is able to avoid easily.
Master throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Master closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy works on Master's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Master misses with a knee strike.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
#T1#
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Master throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Master on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Master throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Master throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Master throws a head kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Master takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Master tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a body punch but Master moves out of range.
Master tries to counter with a clinch but Murphy shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Murphy has Master up against the ropes in a clinch.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Master tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Master breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Master looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Master scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Master.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Master.
A solid body kick from Master.
Master with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Master connects with a looping right hand.
Master closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Master tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Master throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Master misses with a low kick.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kung Fu Master's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Master.
Master throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Master misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Master gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Master lands a hook to the side of the head.
Master swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy trying to stall but Master improves his position.
Master taking a breather.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masters head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kung Fu Master seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Master on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Master can turn it around.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masters head.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Master lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Master.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Murphy gets through Master's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Master lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Master doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Murphy. #ROC#
Master is rocked!
Master scores with a hook to the body.
Master is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Master seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Master is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.#BC2#
Master escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Master.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Master backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Master is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Master is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Master misses with a body punch.
Master blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Master is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Master avoids the damage to the body.
Master is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Master or not.
Murphy is stalling here.
Master doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Master blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
#BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Master misses with a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Murphy dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Master throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Master.
Master throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Master scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Master pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Master misses.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Master wants to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch position.
Master checks the leg kick.
Kung Fu Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws the left hand but Master avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Master can do to turn this around?
Master comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Master scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Master.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Murphy clinches.
Master working aggressively here.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Master avoids it.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Master blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy stalling.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Master lands a body shot.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Master avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the ropes.
The referee calls for Master to work.
Master tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Master goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Master is trying to break free.
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Master lands a shot to the body.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Master with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Master creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
Master lands with a left to the head.
Master landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Master.
Master doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Master tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Master.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Master misses with a hook to the ribs.
Master blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joe Murphy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Master lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murphy throws a counter high kick but Master was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Master.
Master fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Master throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Master on the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Kung Fu Master's cut even more.
No joy there for Master, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Master slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Master pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Master throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master thows a left - swing and a miss!
Master throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Master does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Master sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Master.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Master connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Master lands an overhand right.
Master connects with a looping right hand.
Master has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy is looking to slow Master down with leg kicks.
Master cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Master tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Master.
Some wild striking there from Master.
Master uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Master lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
#T2#
Murphy throws a right hand that Master ducks under and follows up with a left that Master also avoids with ease.
Master swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Master scoring well with a low kick there.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Master will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murphy throws the left hand but Master avoids the punch easily.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Master moves away from the strike by Murphy. #CL#
Master tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Master misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Fu Master dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Master scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kung Fu Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Master finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Master throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Master seems unphased.
Master looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Master looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Master thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Master.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Master misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Master looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy thumps Master with a low kick.#T1#
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Master misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Master misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Master is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Master tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Master.
Master throws a head punch that misses.
Master blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murphy misses with some punches.
#T2#
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Master connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Master lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Master.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Master misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Master manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Master fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masters head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Murphy!
Joe Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kung Fu Master was interviewed post fight and said 'How the hell did that happen!? What a shitty call!'.
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Event:
GAMT 44 - Benson V Takesian
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Loso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Loso slips the punch.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Loso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loso manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a body punch but Loso moves out of range.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loso's head backwards.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Loso.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Loso takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Loso is just out of range.
Loso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loso fakes the leg kick and cracks Murphy in the body.
Murphy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Loso does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Loso connects with an inside leg kick.
Loso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loso tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Loso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Loso.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Loso missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kabu Loso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Loso's defenses.
Loso cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Loso rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Loso misses the target.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a hook but Loso avoids it easily.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loso lands with a nice body kick.
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Loso connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Loso is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loso was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Loso motions for Murphy to come forward. Loso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kabu Loso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Murphy's cut.
That's time! Loso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Loso saw that one coming.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loso lands a slapping body shot.
Loso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loso sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loso missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loso throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loso throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Loso lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the ropes and back into range.
Loso slips under a jab from Murphy.
Loso drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Loso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Loso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loso was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Loso connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Loso's body. Loso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loso scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Loso throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Loso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Loso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Loso moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy misses with a combination
and Loso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loso keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Murphy lands a jab.
Kabu Loso is winning the standup battle so far.
Loso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Loso misses with a straight left.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Loso is out of range.
Loso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Loso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Loso. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Loso moves away and avoids it.
Loso throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabu Loso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Murphy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Loso connects with a high kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loso, right into the meat.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loso was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Loso counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Murphy goes down! Loso rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Murphy is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kabu Loso!
A relieved looking Kabu Loso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#621 Lamb v Sito 3
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Quin throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quin.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Quin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Quin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Quin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
Quin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy throws the left hand but Quin avoids the punch easily.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Quin lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Quin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Murphy pushes Quin off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Quin.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Quin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Quin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Quin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matt Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Quin is out of range.
Quin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quin.#T2#
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Quin with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
Quin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Quin misses with a wild combination.
Quin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quin.
Murphy throws the left hand but Quin avoids the punch easily.
Quin throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Sloppy strikes from Quin. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
Quin cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Quin lands with a good body shot.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Quin. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
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!
A big left from Quin misses.
Quin misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Quin looks winded!#T4#
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy slips under a jab from Quin.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Quin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Quin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murphy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Quin but great work by Murphy.#SU#
Murphy decides to stand back up.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quin checks a low kick from Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Quin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Murphy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
Quin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Quin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy throws a big counter combination but Quin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Quin thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quin swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Quin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Quin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matt Quin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matt Quin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Quin's head back.
#TD2#
Quin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Murphy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Quin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joe Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quin misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Quin backing up. Quin nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Quin does no damage.
Quin moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Quin's body. Quin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Quin throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Quin swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Quin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Quin slips the punch.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Quin avoids the body shot from Murphy.
A clash of legs there as Quin blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Quin misses.
Quin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.#T3#
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Quin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Quin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Quin.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Quin avoids nicely.
Quin misses with the combination.
#T4#
Quin fails with the takedown.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quin.
Quin throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Quin avoids them all with ease.
Murphy cracks Quin with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Quin moved away.
Quin scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Quin misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Murphy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quin misses with a double jab.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Quin.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quin slips under a jab.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Quin fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Quin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Quin fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Good exchange - Quin coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
Murphy takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quin looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
No joy there for Quin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy throws a jab when Quin was well out of range.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quin fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Quin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Quin takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quin's sensitive parts.
Quin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quin. Quin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Murphy throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Quin misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Quin dives in and scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Quin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Quin won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.
Quin controlling from the top position.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quin on the ground.#T4#
Quin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Quin stops Murphy from standing up.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quin controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Quin throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quin.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Quin avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Murphy!
An out of breath Joe Murphy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GAMMA#615 Belliveau v Steam
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Over throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Over .
Over fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Over misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Over tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Over .
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Over uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Over misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Over blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is stalling here.
Murphy has Over pushed against the cage.#T1#
Over takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Over .
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Over backwards.
Over throws a head punch that misses.
Over misses with the head strike.
Over misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Over blocking some punches.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Over misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Over backwards.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Over tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Over back against the cage. #T2#
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Over blocks an uppercut.
Over blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Over blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Over misses with a hook from the clinch.
Over scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Over throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Over misses with the head strike.
Murphy is pushing Over up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Over . #T3#
Over struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Over tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Over uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Over .
Over working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Over .
Over misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Over .
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Over uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Over . #T4#
Over lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Over .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Over uses good head movement to avoid it.
Over blocking some punches.
Over misses with a hook from the clinch.
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Over working aggressively here.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy throws the left hand but Over avoids the punch easily.
Over gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Over throws a head kick that misses.
Over walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Over 's shoulder, as Over tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Over tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Over tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy jabs Over to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Over avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Over scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy swings for the body but Over moves out of range.
Over fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Over ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Over is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Murphy throws a body punch but Over moves out of range.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Over manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joe Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Over keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Over rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Over ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Over connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Over counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
Murphy scores with a hook.#T2#
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Over misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Over counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Over gets a clinch.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Over lands a shoulder strike.
Over misses with some punches.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Over misses with a hook from the clinch.
Over throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
A short right from Over on the inside.
Over throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy gets through Over 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Over misses with a short punch on the inside.
Over softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Over throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Joe Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Over blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Over throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Over backwards.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Over misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Over lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Over .
A nice right hand lands inside from Over . #T4#
Over misses with the head strike.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Over .
Over tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Over blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land.
Over blocks an uppercut.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Over misses with the head strike.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Murphy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Over avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Over throws a counter high kick but Murphy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murphy with a nice cross.#CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Over throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land.
Over lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Over blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Over on the inside.
Over struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Over blocking some punches.
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Over lands an uppercut.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Over 's head.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over . #T1#
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Over working aggressively here.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Over backwards.
Over throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Over .
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Over doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Over has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over . #T2#
Murphy is struggling to control the position.
Over working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Over .
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Over uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Over throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Over lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Over .
Over misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Over .
Over throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Over misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy pushes Over back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Over lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Over .
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Over backwards.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy. #ROC2#
Over is rocked!
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Over is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Over misses with the head strike.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Over seems to have got his legs back now.
Over lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Over misses with some punches.
Over lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Over .
Over fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Over has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Over working aggressively here.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Joe Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Over misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Over tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Over tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Over blocks an uppercut.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Over uses good head movement to avoid it.
Career Over has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
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 Career Over .
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Murphy!
Our winner, Joe 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.
In defeat, Career Over stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you all ass holes'.
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Event:
GAMMA#610 Rutten v Fjera
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Verama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Verama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verama. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Verama shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Hector Verama has been cut.
Murphy punishes Verama's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Verama counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
Verama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Verama tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
Murphy throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Verama blocks a jab.
Murphy misses with a hook
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Verama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Verama defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Verama follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Verama circles away.
Joe Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Verama counters with a nice kick to the body.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verama has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Verama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Verama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.#T3#
Verama digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Verama throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Verama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verama.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Verama avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Verama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Verama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Verama catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Verama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verama cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Verama counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verama connects with a single shot there.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Verama scores with a hook.
Verama moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Verama staying out of range there.
Verama is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Verama lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Both fighters circling a little - Verama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verama misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Verama cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Verama backs up against the cage.
Verama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range. #CL#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Verama.
Verama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Verama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Verama breaks the clinch.
Verama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Verama.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Verama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A slow jab from Verama misses its intended target.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Verama throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Verama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verama throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama jabs at Murphy's body.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Verama counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Verama connects with a nice looking jab.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Verama moves away and avoids it.
Verama lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
Joe Murphy's cut is getting worse.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama misses with a hook
and Verama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Verama.#T4#
Verama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
and Verama counters with a nice body kick.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Verama.
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Verama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Verama connects with a high kick.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Verama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Verama.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Verama lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Murphy moves out of range as Verama strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
And Verama responds with a good body kick, but Murphy manages to step out the way in time.
Murphy misses with a hook
letting Verama counter with a right hand. #CL#
Murphy clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy looking to stall.
Verama misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Verama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Verama.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Verama circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Verama scores with a spinning back kick!
Joe Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Verama. Murphy shrugs it off though.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verama to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verama paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD2#
Verama drops Murphy with a beautiful combination! Murphy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Verama is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
Joe Murphy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Verama keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Verama throws an overhand right that drops Murphy like a sack of potatoes! Verama dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Verama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#603 Bryant v Bannon
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aybara ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Aybara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Aybara is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Perrin Aybara has been cut.
Aybara misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Aybara moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy works over Aybara's head and body with a nice combination.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Aybara.
#TD2#
Aybara drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aybara.
Aybara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aybara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aybara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aybara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aybara pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aybara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aybara is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Aybara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aybara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aybara.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aybara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aybara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aybara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aybara counters with a nice uppercut.
Aybara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Aybara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aybara.
Aybara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aybara throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Aybara throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Aybara trying to control the position here.
Aybara wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aybara is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Aybara.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Aybara had control of the position.
Aybara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aybara seems keen to control Murphy's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Perrin Aybara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murphy with a jab.
Aybara looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Aybara against the cage.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Aybara takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aybara.
Aybara can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Aybara wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy has Aybara pressed against the cage.
Aybara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to stall.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Aybara backwards.
Aybara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy works on Aybara's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Aybara.
Aybara is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aybara up against the cage.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Aybara.
Murphy tries to work over Aybara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aybara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aybara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Aybara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy has Aybara pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Aybara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joe Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perrin Aybara.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Aybara tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Murphy misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Aybara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murphy's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aybara looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Aybara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aybara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aybara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Murphy pushes Aybara up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Aybara.
Aybara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Aybara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Aybara lands a nice elbow.
Aybara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aybara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aybara looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Aybara looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aybara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Aybara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Aybara misses with some punches.
Aybara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aybara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aybara goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Aybara slips a jab from Murphy.
Aybara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Aybara.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
and Aybara counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Aybara to acknowledge the strikes.
Aybara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aybara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aybara counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aybara just misses with a punch to the body.
Perrin Aybara 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.
Aybara cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy jabs Aybara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aybara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Aybara throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Joe Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aybara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aybara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Murphy clinches.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Aybara.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy presses Aybara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murphy cracks Aybara with a nice body shot.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aybara backwards.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy presses Aybara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aybara struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy has Aybara pressed against the cage.
Aybara tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aybara.
Aybara working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Aybara - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Aybara lands a nice uppercut.
Aybara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Aybara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy is looking to control Aybara's arms but Aybara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Aybara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Aybara.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Aybara tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Aybara has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Joe Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aybara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aybara misses with a punch on the inside.
Aybara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy is looking to control Aybara's arms but Aybara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Aybara.
Murphy is trying to stall.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aybara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aybara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aybara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aybara lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Aybara swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike.
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 Joe Murphy.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
GAMMA#597 Wolek v Bunga
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Touret.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Touret looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
A jab from Touret does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
Touret tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Touret. Touret obviously looking to wear him down.
Touret misses the jab.
We've been informed that Touret has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Touret throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Touret.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danga de danga de dang - Touret scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with a straight left. #T1##CL2#
Touret forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Touret looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Touret throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Touret can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Touret creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Touret blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murphy dodges an elbow strike from Touret.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Touret.
Touret is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Touret stalling in the clinch.
Touret throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A hook to the body from Touret.
#T2#
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Touret is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Touret.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Touret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Touret pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Touret throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Touret throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Touret trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Touret controls the action.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Touret.#T3#
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Touret lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
Touret lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Joe Murphy's cut is getting worse.
Touret taking a breather.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Touret.
Touret lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Joe Murphy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Murphy tries to work over Touret's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Touret.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#T4#
Touret comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Touret controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Touret tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Touret.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Touret backwards.
Touret misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Touret.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julien Touret dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Touret throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
Touret looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Touret.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Touret. #CUT2#
Jeez, Joe Murphy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Murphy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Julien Touret!
An out of breath Julien Touret thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GAMMA#592 Gage v Cuenca
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jae Suk keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Jae Suk.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Jae Suk.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jae Suk is just out of range.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Jae Suk saw that one coming.
Jae Suk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jae Suk misses with a head kick.
Jae Suk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses the body punch
and Jae Suk counters with a leg kick.
Jae Suk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jae Suk.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jae Suk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jae Suk throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Murphy pushes Jae Suk up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jae Suk scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Jae Suk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Jae Suk avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Jae Suk has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Yeo Jae Suk has been cut.
Jae Suk wants to break free but Murphy has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Jae Suk looks winded!
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jae Suks head.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Jae Suk's head.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
#KD#
Murphy drops Jae Suk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jae Suk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jae Suk or not.
We've been informed that Jae Suk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#KD#
Murphy drops Jae Suk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jae Suk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Jae Suk is rocked!
Murphy is leaning against Jae Suk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jae Suk is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?#KD#
Murphy drops Jae Suk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jae Suk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murphy lands a body shot. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy pushes Jae Suk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #KD#
Murphy drops Jae Suk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jae Suk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murphy tries to work over Jae Suk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jae Suk's elbow.
Murphy digs a right hand into Jae Suk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jae Suk's gas tank.
Jae Suk seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jae Suk backwards.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jae Suk with a big uppercut! Jae Suk tries to clinch up but Murphy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jae Suk to the mat! Jae Suk covers up and Murphy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Murphy!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#587 Gunnar v Eerkilaa 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Nukem throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Nukem.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy sizes up Nukem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nukem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nukem jabs at Murphy's body.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nukem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukem with a nice cross.
Nukem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem is looking to clinch.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Nukem tries to land a body kick
and Nukem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Nukem is just out of range.#T1#
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Nukem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nukem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Despite the aggression on Nukem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nukem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nukem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joe Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Nukem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nukem thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nukem counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Nukem's defenses.
Murphy lands with a hook. Nukem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukem cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Nukem lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Nukem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Nukem has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nukem scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nukem tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Nukem looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Nukem just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Nukem instigates a clinch.
Nukem misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Nukem is controlling the position.
Murphy wants to break free but Nukem has control.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nukem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the cage.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nukem. #T3#
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Nukem. #BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nukem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nukem looks winded!
Murphy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nukem throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Nukem's shoulder, as Nukem tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Nukem moved out of range nicely.
Nukem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nukem slips a jab from Murphy.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Nukem. #CL2#
Nukem moves into the clinch.#BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Nukem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nukem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Nukem.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Nukem.
Nukem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nukem throws a shot to the body.
Nukem scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nukem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nukem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Nukem manages to avoid it.
Nukem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nukem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nukem staying out of range there.
Nukem misses with a low kick as Murphy jumps back.#CL2#
Nukem moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.#BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Nukem moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nukem tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Nukem throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Nukem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Nukem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nukem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Nukem.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nukem.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Nukem wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy throws a right hand that Nukem ducks under and follows up with a left that Nukem also avoids with ease.
Murphy moves out of range as Nukem throws a body kick.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Nukem manages to avoid it.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nukem thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murphy if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Nukem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nukem counters with a body kick.
Murphy throws the left hand but Nukem avoids the punch easily.
Nukem tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukem slips a jab from Murphy.
The fighters circling - Nukem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nukem lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nukem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Nukem - just one landing.
Nukem tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Nukem is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nukem throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Duke Nukem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nukem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nukem throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Nukem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nukem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Nukem.
Nukem cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nukem.
Nukem jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nukem scores with a nice strike.
Nukem is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Nukem slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nukem can pounce on him.
Nukem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nukem avoids the body shot from Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem lands a nice looking body kick.
A low kick from Nukem misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Nukem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nukem scores with a head kick.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Nukem thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
Joe Murphy's cut is getting worse.
Nukem connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Nukem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nukem moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nukem throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Nukem scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Nukem misses.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Nukem moved out of range.
Murphy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nukem's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murphy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nukem - the referee stops the clock and Murphy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nukem. Murphy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nukem delivers a nice body kick.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nukem on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Nukem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nukem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.#T1#
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nukem can pounce on him.
Nukem's corner calls for a 1-2. Nukem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nukem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nukem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Nukem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nukem throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nukem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters circling a little - Nukem finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nukem delivers a nice body kick.
Nukem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joe Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nukem delivers a nice body kick.
Nukem throws a head kick that half lands.
Nukem lands a nice looking body kick.
Nukem slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Nukem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Nukem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nukem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.
Nukem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy throws a jab when Nukem was well out of range.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Nukem throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murphy.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Nukem tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nukem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nukem, right into the meat.
Nukem connects with a solid leg kick.
Nukem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Nukem.
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Nukem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nukem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf.
Murphy throws a jab when Nukem was well out of range.#T4#
Murphy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nukem. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nukem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nukem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Nukem throws a counter combo.
Nukem thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Nukem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nukem throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Nukem.
Nukem lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Nukem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nukem 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Nukem!
After winning the bout, Duke Nukem thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GAMMA#580 McTearson v Krystian
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy tries to move into range but Gorrila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
Gorrila needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Gorrila feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Gorrila staying out of range there.
Gorrila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a body punch but Gorrila moves out of range.
Gorrila cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gorrila connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorrila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Gorrila connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Gorrila.#KD2#
Murphy cracks Gorrila with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Murphy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gorrila to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like Fat Gorrila has been cut.
Gorrila throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gorrila misses with a leg kick.
Gorrila throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Gorrila only half commits. #T1##KD#
Gorrila cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gorrila has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Murphy to stand back up!#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Joe Murphy's cut even more.
Gorrila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Gorrila finish him?
Gorrila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gorrila lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Murphy up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Gorrila from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Murphy's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fat Gorrila!
Fat Gorrila bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GAMMA#576 Beloff v Murphy
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy misses with a hook.
Beloff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy tries to bum rush Beloff with a series of wild strikes but Beloff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beloff blocks a leg kick.
Beloff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beloff connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
Beloff misses with a looping right.
Beloff tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy feints a counter leg kick.
Beloff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Beloff is just out of range.
Beloff lands a head shot.
Beloff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Beloff scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Beloff misses with a straight right.
Beloff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Beloff counters with a right hand from hell and Murphy is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). VG Beloff!
In defeat, Joe Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ha-ha-ha!!!'.
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