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Event:
HI: WedFight XI
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Jablomey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jablomey throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Murray counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Murray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jablomey defends it well.
Murray controlling the pace.
Jablomey wants to control but Murray is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Murray is working for a kimura but Jablomey is defending it quite comfortably.
Jablomey is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murray is working for a submission of some sort.
Murray is thwarting Jablomey's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Jablomey is not content to let Murray control the position.
Jablomey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murray is working away from the top position though.
Murray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murray wants to control but Jablomey is keeping him busy.
Murray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Murray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jablomey is just riding it out for now. Murray eventually gives up the hold.
Jablomey trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murray is keen to just control but Jablomey is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jablomey misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Murray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jablomey keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Jablomey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murray tries to free his leg and advance position but Jablomey is retaining full guard.
Murray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jablomey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jablomey is trying to control the position but Murray postures up.
Jablomey has momentary wrist control but Murray slips an elbow through the middle.
Jablomey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Jablomey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murray is looking to pass into half guard but Jablomey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jablomey is in guard.#REVR#
Jablomey wants to stand but Murray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Murray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jablomey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jablomey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murray has control of Jablomey's left arm, preventing Jablomey from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Murray working for submissions but it's allowed Jablomey to get to half guard.
Jablomey wants to stand up but Murray is controlling the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Murray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jablomey tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Murray actively working from the bottom here.
Murray looks winded!#SUB2#
Murray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Jablomey is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray is trying to maintain the position but Jablomey is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Murray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jablomey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murray in his tracks.
Jablomey avoids the head kick by Murray.
Jablomey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jablomey. That's going to slow Murray down.
Murray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jablomey counters with a leg kick.
Murray misses with a head kick.
Jablomey is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick.
And Murray tries to counter it with a takedown but Jablomey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jablomey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gabe Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jablomey misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Murray counters with a shoot takedown. Jablomey fights it but they end up in guard.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Jablomey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jablomey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Jablomey is trying to keep Murray in close.
Jablomey is really struggling to control Murray but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Jablomey has his foot on Murray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murray works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jablomey looking for a triangle here. Murray is fighting it but it looks tight! Jablomey pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Murray is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Haywood Jablomey!
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Event:
HI42: The Meaning of Life
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Tsosobe misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Murray shoots in and bounces Tsosobe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murray wants to control from the top but Tsosobe keeps moving.
Tsosobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.
Murray trying to control but Tsosobe is working from the bottom.
Murray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Tsosobe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tsosobe feints a jab promting Murray to slip. Tsosobe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tsosobe clobbers Murray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Tsosobe throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsosobe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Murray decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tsosobe's guard.#T1#
Murray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsosobe is keeping the position for now.
Murray wants to control from the top but Tsosobe keeps moving.
Tsosobe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murray on the ground.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murray throws a big elbow that misses.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murray trying to control but Tsosobe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murray passes Tsosobe's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murray trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tsosobe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tsosobe is trying to stand back up but Murray is controlling him
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Tsosobe defends it.
Murray is looking to take a break and control but Tsosobe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murray seems to be working for a kimura but Tsosobe defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsosobe wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Murray trying to control the action but Tsosobe is working from the bottom.
Tsosobe wants to get back to his feet.
Tsosobe trying to control from the bottom.
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. Murray connects with a nice short shot to Tsosobe's temple.
Still in half guard, Murray seems content to control.
Murray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tsosobe is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Murray throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tsosobe has his hands clasped together but Murray breaks the hold and Tsosobe is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Murray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabe Murray!
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Event:
WedFight IV
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venables can pounce on him.
Venables attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters circling a little - Venables finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Venables bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venables.
Venables fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Venables defends well and Murray ends up having to push Venables into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Venables throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Murray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Venables working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murray wants to control from the top but Venables keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venables looking to control.
Murray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Murray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murray trying to control from half guard but Venables is working away. #SUB#
Murray is looking for a kimura here.
Murray stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Venables controlling the position for now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Venables keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Venables has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murray is working away from the top position though.
Venables keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Venables is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Venables is defending well.
Venables avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murray. #SUB#
Murray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Venables is concentrating on defense, preventing Murray from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Venables lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Venables lands a high kick!
#T3##TD#
Murray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Venables keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Venables trying to control but Murray postures up.
#SUB#
Murray wants to work for an arm triangle but Venables is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Murray trying to control from half guard but Venables is working away. #SUB2#
Venables looking for submissions off his back.
Murray prevents Venables from improving his position.#T4#
Venables is controlling Murray's trapped leg to prevent Murray from advancing to side control.
Murray is thwarting Venables's attempts to control the position.
Murray is keen to just control but Venables is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Venables tries to get to full guard but Murray has control of the leg.
Murray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venables is staying active underneath Murray, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Venables chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Venables lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Venables dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Venables feints and then cracks Murray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down.
Venables throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Venables scores with a nice strike.
Venables connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Murray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Venables can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Murray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Murray goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Venables rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murray's guard! Nice work there by Venables! #T1#
Murray wants to sweep here but Venables controlling him for the moment.
Venables is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murray 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.
Venables throws an elbow that misses. Murray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venables's guard. Nice move by Murray!#REVR##SUB2#
Venables working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Venables scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Venables throws a head kick that Murray semi-blocks.
#CL#
Murray has Venables up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Murray pulls guard successfully.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Venables from controlling successfully.
Venables really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venables looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murray 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.
Venables landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Venables trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venables trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Murray has his foot on Venables's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venables works his way back into a safe position though.
Venables throws a big right hand that misses.
Gabe Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Venables from controlling successfully.
Venables postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Venables missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Venables from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Venables content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Murray has locked up a guillotine! Murray's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Venables is holding on here and Murray must be using up a lot of energy. Venables has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Murray gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabe Murray!
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Event:
Highland Island 20
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Murray throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yu was covering up waiting for the punch and Murray finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yu 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.
Murray postures up.
Murray is pushing down on Yu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yu is fighting to maintain full guard but Murray has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yu wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yu trying to control from the bottom.
Murray sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Murray is looking for a kimura but Yu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murray to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Yu is defending against the submission attempts here by Murray.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yu defending well though.
Murray is looking to advance position but Yu won't allow it.
Yu is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yu is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murray trying to pass the guard but Yu defending well.
Yu tries to get to full guard but Murray has control of the leg.
Yu regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray cracks Yu with a solid left hand.
Yu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murray trying to control but Yu is working from the bottom.
Yu trying to control the position.
#T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Yu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murray napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yu trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Yu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murray is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Yu lands some shots froms side control.
Yu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Yu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yu trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yu lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabe Murray will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yu scores with a jab to the body.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Yu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yu scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Yu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murray manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Murray looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murray scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Yu manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Yu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murray is looking to escape.
Yu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Murray wants to control but Yu is having none of it.
Yu tries to control but Murray wriggling away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murray's face.
Murray is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yu with a couple of short strikes.
Yu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murray is looking to escape.
Murray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yu breaks from Murray's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Murray is looking to improve his position but Yu isn't that keen on the idea.
Yu working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Murray is trying to escape the mount.
Yu looking to control but Murray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murray tries to hold on but Yu pushes him away.
Murray in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Murray wants to control but Yu is having none of it.
Yu lands a big shot there that rocks Murray but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Yu wants to control the pace but Murray is squirming around nicely.
Murray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murray is squirming around, avoiding Yu's attempts to control the action.
Murray tries to hold on but Yu postures up.
Murray is bucking up trying to escape but Yu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Yu tries to control but Murray wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murray takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Yu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Murray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yu sprawls well. Yu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murray gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Yu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Murray clinches up with Yu and pushes him back against the cage.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow. #BC#
Yu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yu counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Yu catches Murray right on the button with a cross.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Yu shows good takedown defense.
Nice uppercut there from Yu.
Yu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yu misses with a two punch combination.
Murray throws a counter combo.
Yu lands with a cross. #ROC#
Murray is rocked!
Murray slips a jab and a cross from Yu.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Yu finish him?
Murray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yu is fending him off so far but Murray persists. Nope, Yu circles away and we're back to standing.
Murray seems to have recovered his senses.
Will Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Murray.
Murray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
and Yu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Murray! He's just covering up as Yu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Yu!
Will Yu made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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