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Event:
GKNY 114 - Knight vs Wills
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Abai shoots in and bounces Murphy off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy controls Abai momentarily but Abai frees himself.
Abai stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy looking to control.
Abai postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy looking to control.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy pulls Abai in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy looking to control.
Abai lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy has his hands on Abai's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai throws a big elbow that misses.
Abai landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Abai with a nice head shot there.
Abai is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Abai postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Murphy covers up, he's hurt! Abai keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Abai and the ref steps in to end the fight! Abai can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Ibrahim Abai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UGD 38:Shevchenko Vs Rougeau
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Frazier darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Frazier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy is controlling Frazier's posture.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frazier trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frazier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy looking to control.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is trying to keep Frazier in close.
Frazier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy is trying to keep Frazier in close.
Frazier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy wants to stand up but Frazier is controlling him.
Frazier is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frazier is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy seems keen to control Frazier's posture.
Frazier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy pulls Frazier in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Frazier stops Murphy from standing up.
Frazier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frazier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Frazier tries to clinch
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frazier fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Frazier tries to clinch but Murphy moves away
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Frazier has managed to clinch.
Frazier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Frazier.
Frazier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the cage.
Frazier has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brandon Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Frazier.#TD2#
Frazier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Frazier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frazier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Frazier working over Murphy with some ground and pound. Murphy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Frazier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frazier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frazier is taking a breather. Murphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Frazier throws a strike but Murphy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Frazier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Frazier scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Murphy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Frazier has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frazier pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frazier tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Frazier clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Frazier is controlling the position.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Frazier manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Frazier looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Frazier just gets out of the way.
Brandon Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Frazier has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Frazier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Frazier shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frazier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Murphy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frazier tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
As Frazier looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Frazier just gets out of the way.
Frazier looks to clinch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Frazier has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Frazier tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Frazier back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frazier stalling in the clinch.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Frazier is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Frazier has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Murphy tries to circle away but Frazier has him pinned against the cage.
Frazier prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Frazier keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frazier wants a takedown.
Brandon Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Frazier.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Frazier won't allow it.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Frazier has double underhooks. #BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Frazier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Frazier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frazier swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Frazier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Frazier is controlling the position.
Frazier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy stops a takedown attempt from Frazier.
#TD2#
Frazier has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murphy is trying to keep an underhook but Frazier manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frazier is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Frazier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Frazier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frazier is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Murphy has his hands clasped together around Frazier's back. He's all about the action.
Murphy wants to control but Frazier is keeping busy.
Frazier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frazier working Murphy over with strikes. #T3#
Frazier is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frazier.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Frazier has control of the leg.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Frazier trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Frazier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frazier is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Frazier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frazier connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Frazier scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Frazier is taking a breather. Murphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Frazier trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Frazier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy trying to control but Frazier postures up.
Frazier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Frazier is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Frazier prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Frazier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Frazier tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frazier thinking.
Frazier doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Frazier rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Frazier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Murphy has been cut.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frazier tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Frazier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Frazier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frazier tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Frazier is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brandon Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Frazier.#T1#
Murphy is trying to push Frazier away but Frazier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frazier missing with knees to the body.
Frazier prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Frazier won't allow it.
Frazier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murphy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frazier scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Frazier keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frazier.
Frazier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frazier works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frazier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Frazier.
Jimmy Frazier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy wants to break free but Frazier has control.
Frazier working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Frazier.
Frazier tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Frazier back against the cage.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Frazier looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy tries to break free but Frazier pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Frazier has double underhooks.
Murphy avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frazier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frazier scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Frazier lands a body shot.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Frazier wants a takedown but no success here.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Frazier is controlling the position.
Frazier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy wants to break free but Frazier has control.
#T3#
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Frazier has the dominant position.
Frazier misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frazier tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Frazier keeps him there for the moment.
Frazier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Frazier lands a nice elbow.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jimmy Frazier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short left from Frazier.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Frazier keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frazier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frazier keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Murphy is trying to push Frazier away but Frazier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frazier slowing the pace effectively.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Frazier won't allow it.
Frazier lands with a right to the head.
Frazier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Frazier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Frazier has double underhooks.
Brandon Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Frazier has the dominant position.
Frazier keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frazier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Frazier!
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Event:
UGD 34:Shevchenko Vs Murphy
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Shevchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Shevchenko 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 now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shevchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko misses with a looping right.
We've been hearing reports that Shevchenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shevchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shevchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shevchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
Shevchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Shevchenko misses with a takedown
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shevchenko under the eye.#T3#
Shevchenko takes one on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shevchenko.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shevchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shevchenko has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Shevchenko off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shevchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shevchenko off to one side.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Shevchenko avoids it well.
Shevchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Shevchenko backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Shevchenko manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shevchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shevchenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shevchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Shevchenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Murphy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Shevchenko drags him back down.
Murphy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shevchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Shevchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shevchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shevchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy tries to kick Shevchenko off but Shevchenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shevchenko is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely. #T3#
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Shevchenko in his half guard. #SUB#
Shevchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shevchenko connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Shevchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Shevchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shevchenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy is looking to escape.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Shevchenko is controlling him well.
Murphy has hold of Shevchenko's hands but Shevchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Shevchenko lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Shevchenko finish him?
Shevchenko lands a big elbow - Murphy is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Shevchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
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Event:
UGD 31:Shevchenko Vs Beefrock
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Makhachev clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Makhachev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makhachev 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.
Makhachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makhachev. #CL#
Makhachev rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Makhachev tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Makhachev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makhachev lands a right hand.
Makhachev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
A short uppercut from Makhachev.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Makhachev has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to break free but Makhachev pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Makhachev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL#
Makhachev drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Makhachev works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Makhachev fails to land.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Makhachev is controlling him.#BC#
Makhachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makhachev darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Murphy counters with a crisp one two that drops Makhachev! Murphy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Makhachev to his feet! Makhachev is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Makhachev is rocked!
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makhachev.
Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Makhachev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Makhachev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Makhachev hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brandon Murphy!
Brandon Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UGD 29:Sturm Vs Ruth
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Munson misses its intended target.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Munson has managed to clinch.
Munson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Munson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Munson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Munson.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munson digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Munson lands an elbow inside that Murphy shrugs off.
We've been informed that Munson 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.
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!
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Munson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Munson.
Good body shot from Munson.
Murphy wants to break free but Munson has control.
#T1#
Munson lands a shot to the body.
Murphy is trying to break free.
A short left from Munson.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy tries to circle away but Munson has him pinned against the cage.
Munson scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munson.
Munson lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Munson has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Munson won't allow it.
Murphy is trying to push Munson away but Munson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Munson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Munson digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Munson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munson lands a nice uppercut.
Munson lands a body punch.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Munson scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munson lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Munson.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Munson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Munson throws a big uppercut that drops Murphy! More strikes from Munson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Murphy lies dazed against the cage as Munson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Munson!
After winning the bout, Robert Munson 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:
UGD 26:Escobarre Vs Stenbeck
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Brandon Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Brown.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Murphy tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Murphy tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.#BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Murphy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brown! Murphy lets Brown back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Brown is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Boris Brown has been cut.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandon Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Murphy tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Murphy trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
#SUB2#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Brown's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murphy is controlling Brown's posture.#T1#
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Murphy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.#REVR##SU#
Murphy stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Brandon Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Brown fails with the takedown.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Brown shoots in.
Brandon Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Murphy lands a left and a right that send Brown crashing to the mat, dazed. Murphy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown glances at the clock... BAM! Murphy nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Brown crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Brown is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Murphy!
A victorious Brandon Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Boris Brown had this to say: 'sorrrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyy clan'.
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Event:
UGD 21:Hooper Vs O Donno
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freire circles away quickly and effectively.
Freire misses with a head kick.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freire slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Freire dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Freire throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Freire slams his shin into Murphy's torso.#T1#
Freire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Freire.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Murphy has knocked Freire down with a huge combo! Murphy steps away and waves a wobbly Freire back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Rocha Freire has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Murphy moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Freire! Murphy continues to tee off on Freire, landing with a left and a right! Murphy connects with a right hand that leaves Freire sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Murphy!
Our winner, Brandon 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, Rocha Freire stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll train harder to do better next time.'.
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Event:
UGD 17:Harada Vs Dykstra
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Emil Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown.
Brandon Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Gustafsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gustafsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustafsson.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy sets himself, and Gustafsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Murphy avoids it this time.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gustafsson with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Gustafsson gets a double leg takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustafsson on the ground.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Gustafsson is having none of it. #T2#
Murphy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gustafsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murphy trying to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to stand back up but Gustafsson manages to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy trying to control but Gustafsson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Murphy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Murphy tries to roll but Gustafsson sticks to his back.
Gustafsson is landing with strikes. Murphy can't take much more of this.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB2#
Gustafsson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Murphy has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gustafsson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Murphy taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gustafsson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emil Gustafsson!
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Event:
UGD 14:Poole Vs Dykstra
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Charles 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.
Charles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decent striking displayed by Charles there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charles.
Jamaal Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Charles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murphy.#CUT#
It looks like Jamaal Charles has been cut.
Charles with a hook.
Charles lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Murphy tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles moves out of range of the body kick.
Charles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Charles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Murphy tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Charles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Charles.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Charles looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Charles thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Charles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murphy's head.
Charles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Charles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Charles misses the target. #T2#
Charles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Charles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Charles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Murphy drops Charles with a beautiful combination! Charles stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Murphy is looking for the KO!
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Charles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Charles misses the jab.#CL2#
Charles closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy taking a breather.
Charles prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Charles has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Charles has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Charles.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Charles is controlling him.
Charles has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy tries to break free but Charles pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Charles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Charles clinches up against the cage.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Charles has double underhooks. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Charles.
A hook to the body from Charles.
Murphy is trying to push Charles away but Charles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Charles keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Charles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
Charles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Charles is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Charles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy wants to break free but Charles has control.
Charles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Charles has him pressed against the cage.
Charles lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of stalling here from Charles.
Charles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamaal Charles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamaal Charles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Charles misses with a hook.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Charles keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Charles lands an overhand right.
Charles misses with a body kick.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murphy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murphy.
Charles throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Charles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Charles connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Charles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charles.
Murphy clobbers Charles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Charles throws a head kick that Murphy semi-blocks.
Brandon Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Charles avoids it well.
Murphy throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
Charles only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Charles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jamaal Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Charles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Charles lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Charles 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 right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
Charles throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Charles.
Charles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charles. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
Charles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Charles tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
Charles scores with a spinning back kick!
Charles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Charles scores with a leg kick.
Charles misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Charles swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Charles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charles lands with a nice body punch.
Charles thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Charles misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Charles's head back.
Charles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Charles.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Charles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Charles.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy slips under a jab from Charles.
Murphy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles feints a counter leg kick.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
Charles lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Charles lands a head kick!
Charles misses with a body shot.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
Charles scores with a leg kick.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Murphy moves out of range as Charles throws a body kick.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Charles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Charles tries to counter with a clinch but Murphy shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamaal Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamaal Charles'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#
That kick from Charles tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Charles checks it
and Charles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Charles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Charles throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Charles missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws a big counter combination but Charles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Charles scores with a kick to the body.
Charles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charles.
Charles looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Charles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Charles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Charles swinging wildly here.
Murphy throws a big counter combination but Charles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murphy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Charles. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charles. Charles obviously looking to wear him down.
Charles connects with a solid leg kick.
Charles cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Charles 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.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Charles, right into the meat.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Charles counters with a solid body kick.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Charles only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Charles has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Murphy tries for a takedown but Charles manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Charles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Charles.
Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Charles throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Charles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Charles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy checks a low kick from Charles.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Charles.#T4#
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Charles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Charles throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Murphy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Charles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Charles had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Charles keeps it at a distance.
Charles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Charles manages to avoid it.
Charles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Brandon Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamaal Charles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamaal Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Charles 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamaal Charles!
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Event:
UGD 12:Shevchenko Vs Mugabe
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Cosby throws a sloppy head kick
letting Murphy counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Cosby knocks Murphy to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Murphy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosby tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cosby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cosby is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Murphy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy wants to control but Cosby postures up.
Murphy tries to bench press Cosby off him but Cosby keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy looking for a sweep but Cosby has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy is bucking up trying to escape but Cosby cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Cosby's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Cosby!
As Bill Cosby got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'd like to thank my sponsors, "Jello Pudding Pops" and "Quaalude."'.
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Event:
UGD 7:Jackson Vs Randhawa
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Meyer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meyer misses with the combination.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meyer digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Meyer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meyer lands a right hand.
Meyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Meyer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meyer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Meyer misses with the combination.
#T1#
Meyer cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg.
Meyer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Meyer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meyer punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Meyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Meyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meyer.
Meyer lands a jab to the nose.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meyer throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily.
Meyer throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a big counter combination but Meyer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murphy throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Meyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meyer.
Meyer has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Meyer lands a body punch. #T3#
Meyer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meyer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
A short uppercut from Meyer.
Murphy tries to circle away but Meyer has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meyer throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meyer.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meyer. Meyer obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Meyer 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.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Meyer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Meyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
Meyer scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Meyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Meyer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meyer connects with a body shot.
Meyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meyer swings widly with a right hand
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Meyer thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Meyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meyer lands with a good body shot.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meyer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body punch from Meyer. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Meyer.
Meyer lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.
Meyer scores with a push kick.
Meyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Meyer.
A left lands for Meyer.
Meyer lands with a right hand.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Meyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Meyer misses with a head kick.
Meyer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murphy is looking to wear down Meyer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Meyer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Meyer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Meyer throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
Meyer 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.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Meyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meyer scores with a head kick.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Meyer feints a counter leg kick.
Murphy lands with a nice combination. Meyer backs away looking to recover.
Meyer fails to land with a series of punches.
As Meyer looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Meyer just gets out of the way.
Meyer lands the left hand.#T3#
Meyer lands with a nice body kick.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Meyer slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Meyer cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meyer lands a front kick.
Meyer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Meyer backing up. Meyer nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Meyer scores with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Meyer. Murphy shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer connects with an inside leg kick.
Meyer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Meyer.#T4#
Meyer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Meyer.
Meyer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meyer throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
Meyer thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Meyer is predictable there
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meyer connects with a body shot.
Meyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Meyer cracks Murphy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Murphy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Meyer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Murphy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulrik Meyer!
In his post fight interview, Ulrik Meyer gave a big smile as he said 'Stunned, thought he would kick my butt again.'.
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Event:
UGD 3:Harada Vs Wyatt
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ado clinches.
Ado is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ado is looking to take this one to the mat.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ado.
Brandon Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Ado.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Ado has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ado.
Ado has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ado.
Ado goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tom Ado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ado fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ado looks winded!
Murphy lands with a nice combination. Ado backs away looking to recover.
Ado tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Ado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Ado circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Ado misses.
Ado misses with a takedown
and Murphy scores with a counter punch that sends Ado to the canvas! Murphy smells blood - he's punishing Ado with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ado has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Murphy!
A very excited looking Brandon Murphy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UGD 1:Gower Vs Rex
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Ado misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a series of strikes. Ado will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murphy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ado to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ado looks to clinch but Murphy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ado taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brandon Murphy!
A relieved looking Brandon Murphy 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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