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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Guy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Curtis Murphy has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Guy shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Guy. #CL2#
Guy has managed to clinch.
Guy connects with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murphy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Guy - the referee stops the clock and Murphy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Guy. Murphy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Guy scores with a jab to the body.
Damon Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy has a takedown stuffed.
Curtis Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Guy.#T1#
Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him. #T2#
Guy wants to stand but Murphy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##ES#
Murphy has his feet on Guy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
As Guy looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Guy just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Guy.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
#TD#
Guy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murphy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Guy wants to get back to his feet but Murphy passes into half guard.
#T4##REVB#
Ground and pound from Murphy.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Curtis Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curtis Murphy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Guy tries to clinch #TD#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Guy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Murphy manages to mount him!
Murphy avoids the attempt from Guy to control.#SUB#
Murphy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Guy is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Murphy locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Guy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Curtis Murphy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Johan lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
Curtis Murphy's cut is getting worse.
Johan slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johan cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Johan lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Donk. Johan catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Johan plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Murphy swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Murphy face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Johan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 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.
Murphy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Red Cloud shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Red Cloud tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Red Cloud counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murphy!
Red Cloud landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Curtis Murphy has been cut.#T1#
Red Cloud working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy pushes Red Cloud away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Red Cloud gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Check out the look on Red Cloud's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!#CUT2#
Curtis Murphy's cut is getting worse.
Murphy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Red Cloud working away.
Red Cloud lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Murphy! Red Cloud senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Murphy out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chief Red Cloud!
Chief Red Cloud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Trgrtgtr shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Murphy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trgrtgtr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well.
Trgrtgtr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trgrtgtr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Trgrtgtr persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curtis Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gtrgrtg Trgrtgtr.
Trgrtgtr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Trgrtgtr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trgrtgtr misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Trgrtgtr moves out of range.
Trgrtgtr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Trgrtgtr closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trgrtgtr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trgrtgtr looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.#T1#
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Trgrtgtr tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Trgrtgtr throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trgrtgtr tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a big counter combination but Trgrtgtr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Trgrtgtr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trgrtgtr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Trgrtgtr thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it #TD#
and Murphy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trgrtgtr's guard.
Trgrtgtr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control.
Trgrtgtr looks winded!#REVB#
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Ground and pound from Murphy.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Murphy working Trgrtgtr over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trgrtgtr pushes Murphy off but Murphy dives into side control.
Trgrtgtr is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Murphy lands an elbow.
Trgrtgtr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy 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.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Trgrtgtr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Trgrtgtr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Trgrtgtr wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Trgrtgtr is trying to improve his position.
Trgrtgtr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Murphy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is not going to allow Trgrtgtr to sit and survive in this position.
Trgrtgtr is trying to get back to his feet but Murphy has full control of the position and if anything, Trgrtgtr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Trgrtgtr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trgrtgtr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Trgrtgtr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trgrtgtr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trgrtgtr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trgrtgtr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trgrtgtr tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Trgrtgtr. Trgrtgtr gets slowly back to his feet.
Curtis Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gtrgrtg Trgrtgtr.#T1#
Trgrtgtr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Trgrtgtr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Trgrtgtr tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trgrtgtr is breathing heavily.#TD#
Murphy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Trgrtgtr is trying to keep an underhook but Murphy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Trgrtgtr wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Trgrtgtr's hands, connecting with Trgrtgtr's forehead.
Trgrtgtr is looking to get back to full guard here but Murphy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Trgrtgtr wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Trgrtgtr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trgrtgtr wants to get back to full guard but Murphy has mounted him!
Murphy lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trgrtgtr working to try and regain half guard.
Murphy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trgrtgtr is looking to escape.
Murphy with shots to the head and body - Trgrtgtr looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
The referee warns Trgrtgtr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Trgrtgtr is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
Murphy landing strikes from the mount.
Murphy working Trgrtgtr over with strikes here.
Trgrtgtr tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trgrtgtr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy breaks from Trgrtgtr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Murphy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy content just to control the position here. #T4#
Trgrtgtr taking shots to the head.
Trgrtgtr tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Murphy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trgrtgtr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Trgrtgtr tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trgrtgtr is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Murphy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Trgrtgtr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Murphy backs off Trgrtgtr throws a huge counter combo but Murphy manages to avoid it all.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trgrtgtr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Trgrtgtr.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trgrtgtr shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Trgrtgtr clinches with his opponent.
Murphy keeps control of Trgrtgtr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Murphy jumps guard and drags Trgrtgtr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trgrtgtr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trgrtgtr trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trgrtgtr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trgrtgtr wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Trgrtgtr is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trgrtgtr fails to land the takedown.
Trgrtgtr closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Trgrtgtr pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Curtis Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gtrgrtg Trgrtgtr.
Trgrtgtr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Trgrtgtr moves into the clinch.
Trgrtgtr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trgrtgtr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trgrtgtr 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 tries to pull guard but Trgrtgtr holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Trgrtgtr 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.#TD#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trgrtgtr looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Trgrtgtr trying to strike off his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Trgrtgtr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Trgrtgtr dodges it nicely.
Trgrtgtr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Trgrtgtr is trying to stand up here but Murphy is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trgrtgtr looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Murphy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Dumbia works over Murphy's head and body with a nice combination.
Good exchange - Dumbia coming out on top.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy tries to move into range but Dumbia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dumbia tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dumbia cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Dumbia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dumbia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Dumbia.
Good exchange - Dumbia coming out on top.
Good shot there by Dumbia.
A combination from Dumbia does no damage.
Murphy walks into a left hand. #T1#
Dumbia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Dumbia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dumbia scores with a body shot.
Dumbia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Dumbia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dumbia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mussa Dumbia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Dumbia misses.
Dumbia lands with a shot to the body.
Dumbia fails to land with a series of punches.
Dumbia just misses with a punch to the body.
Dumbia looks winded!
Dumbia lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy takes one to the chin there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Dumbia shakes it off.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Dumbia.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Dumbia counters with a stiff right hand.
Dumbia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Dumbia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Dumbia there.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dumbia sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Murphy wants to work for an arm triangle but Dumbia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Murphy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dumbia tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Murphy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Kopriva misses with a wild combination.
Murphy takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Curtis Murphy has been cut.
Kopriva throws a head kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kopriva throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Murphy's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Kopriva dives in looking to finish as Murphy flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Kopriva's strikes! Kopriva is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Murphy's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Murphy was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ljuta Kopriva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Taylor didn't expect that.
Murphy connects with a couple of short punches.
Murphy is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murphy stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy with a nice head shot there.
Taylor wants to hit a switch here but Murphy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Taylor there!
Murphy raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
Murphy is landing with some decent strikes but Taylor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Murphy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Taylor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Murphy lands with some strikes.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Murphy scoring with strikes but Taylor is staying in there.
Taylor is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taylor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Murphy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
Murphy prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.
Murphy lands a heavy elbow.
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can Murphy finish him?#SUB#
Murphy working for a guillotine from mount but Taylor is in no mood to give up.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy working Taylor over with strikes here.
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Murphy with shots to the head and body - Taylor looks very uncomfortable down there.
Murphy cracks Taylor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Taylor is trying to stand up.
Murphy is landing with some decent strikes but Taylor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Murphy maintains control.
Taylor is still trying to improve position.
Murphy looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!#T4#
Taylor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Taylor tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Taylor is looking to improve his position but Murphy isn't that keen on the idea.
Murphy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Murphy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Murphy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taylor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Taylor looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor 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.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
Devonte Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taylor connects with a body shot.#CL#
Murphy darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Murphy jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Murphy pushes Taylor off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Taylor wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taylor smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Curtis Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devonte Taylor.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Murphy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murphy continues to drive forward.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
As Taylor looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Murphy throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Murphy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
#TD#
Taylor gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Taylor manages to retain guard.
Taylor is looking to stand back up but Murphy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Taylor. #T4##REVB#
Taylor is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Murphy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Taylor tries to sprawl but Murphy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.
Well, if Murphy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Murphy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control the pace. #T1#
Taylor is looking to get back to full guard here but Murphy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Murphy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Taylor some visible discomfort.
Murphy grinds an elbow into Taylor's temple.
Murphy controlling the position.
Taylor wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Murphy lands an elbow.
Taylor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here.
Murphy looks up at the clock and then as Taylor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Murphy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Murphy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murphy cracks Taylor with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Murphy landing strikes.
Murphy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Murphy slows the pace down.
Taylor looking for a sweep but Murphy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Murphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murphy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Murphy working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
Taylor wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Taylor's face.
Murphy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Taylor hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Murphy!
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