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Event:
C21: Maestre vs. Bellafontaine
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1# Murley scores with a punch to the head. Murley scores with a hook to the body. Panayotov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD# Panayotov looking to score a takedown here. Murley is defending well but Panayotov drives through and ends up in Murley's guard. Panayotov is standing up over Murley. Murley looks to escape but Panayotov dives into side control.
#REVB# Murley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Panayotov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Murley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SU# Panayotov stands up from mount. Strange move. Murley lands a nice hook to Panayotov's body. Panayotov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panayotov. Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Panayotov's shoulder, as Panayotov tries to avoid the shot. Murley throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand. A combination from Murley does no damage. A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Panayotov tries to clinch but Murley moves out of range. Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here. Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1# Murley misses with a body shot
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Panayotov misses with a hook. Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Murley misses the shot to the body. Murley misses with a left hand and Panayotov counters with a right hand to the body. Panayotov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Murley misses with a hook. Panayotov ducked under it nicely. Murley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murley throws a hook to the side of Panayotov's head but Panayotov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Murley throws a big shot that misses. Murley throws a big shot that misses. Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Panayotov is just out of range. Panayotov is looking to counter punch.#T2# Murley throws a right hand that Panayotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panayotov also avoids with ease. Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley misses with a left hand and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Murley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. 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! Murley with a nice cross. Murley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Murley scores with a shot to the body.
Panayotov shoots in looking for a takedown but Murley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panayotov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Murley swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panayotov throws out the jab. Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley. Murley misses with an uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Murley ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov. Nice uppercut there from Murley. Panayotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley. Panayotov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murley throws out a loose jab but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley scores with a hook to the body. Panayotov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Panayotov throws a series of punches but Murley avoids them all with ease. Murley misses with a hook. Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and Murley counters with a nice uppercut. Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Panayotov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Murley lunges at Panayotov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panayotov's hand. #T4# Panayotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murley doesn't seem bothered though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murley getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley. Panayotov throws a hook to the side of Murley's head but Murley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Panayotov staying out of range there. Murley throws a body punch but Panayotov moves out of range. Murley lands with an uppercut that bounces Panayotov off the cage and back into range. Murley misses with a hook. Panayotov ducked under it nicely. Murley misses the body punch #CL# and Panayotov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Murley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murley is leaning against Panayotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Murley lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov. Murley lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Panayotov is rocked! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Murley swings widly with a right hand
and Panayotov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Murley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand. A shot to the body from Murley misses and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Panayotov defending well as Murley loads up on a big left hand. Murley misses with a hook
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut. Panayotov slips a jab from Murley. Murley getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Panayotov tries to close the distance and clinch but Murley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Murley throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand. Panayotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murley. Panayotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1# The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Panayotov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panayotov. Murley digs a good body shot into Panayotov's ribs. Murley lands a glancing blow to the side of Panayotov's head. Oh Panayotov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Murley lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Panayotov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Murley from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Panayotov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Murley! |
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Event:
PANDA 80
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1# Murley swinging wildly here.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murley counters with a straight right hand. Murley throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. James cracks a nice hook into Murley's ribs. James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. James slips under a jab from Murley. James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murley sprawls well. Murley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet. Murley jabs at James's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James swings widly with a right hand
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand. Murley jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well. James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley. James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away.#T1# James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've been informed that Murley 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. James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here. James throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily. Murley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Scott Murley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Murley tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot. Murley cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Murley misses with a looping left. James throws an off balance right hand
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut. James throws a right and a left that Murley avoids nicely. Murley thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Murley misses with a right hand and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murley takes a shot right to the bread basket. Murley throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. James does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# James throws a hook to the side of Murley's head but Murley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Murley looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range. Murley scores with a jab to the jaw. Murley misses with a wild body shot. James with a nice cross. James misses with a low kick as Murley jumps back. Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murley misses with a right hand and Murley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. James tries to clinch but Murley moves out of range. James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Murley misses with a hook
letting James counter with a right hand. James throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. James missing with a left hand there. Murley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Murley is looking to score with low kicks. James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murley momentarily.
James slips a jab from Murley. James jabs at Murley's body. Murley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. James is looking to counter the offense by Murley and move into the clinch. James ducks down and throws a hook to the body. James throws a low kick but Murley avoids it. James scores with a sloppy right hand. Murley should have avoided that one. Murley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a head kick but Murley moves out of range.
Donk. James catches Murley right on the button with a cross. Murley missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot. Murley misses with a body shot.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murley backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murley looks to throw the jab but James is out of range. #T4# James tests Murley's chin there with a solid looking shot. James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murley moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. James jabbing away but nothing is landing. James dodges the punch combination from Murley.
James staying out of range there. A counter left hand to the body from James misses its target. Murley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James with a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. James slips under a jab from Murley. James throws a hook but Murley blocks it. Murley throws a body shot but no joy. James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murley's sensitive parts. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liam James will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# James tests Murley's chin there with a solid looking shot. Murley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily. James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murley just manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Murley. Murley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. James scores with a nice strike. James tries to close the distance and clinch but Murley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Murley throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely. James is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murley thinking. James misses with a straight left. James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murley doesn't seem bothered though. James closes the distance looking to clinch and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away. James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Murley throws a hook but James blocks it. James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it. James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Murley jabs at James's body. James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Murley scores with a shot to the body.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley. James slips a jab from Murley. Murley throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand! James throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily. Murley throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it. As Murley looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Murley just gets out of the way. Murley throws a good cross that connects.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Murley tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch. Murley blocks an elbow strike. Murley lands a body punch. Murley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC# James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James scores with a jab. Murley acknowledges it with a nod of the head. James slips under a jab from Murley. Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Murley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nice defenses there by Murley. Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Murley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. James looks to land a left hand but Murley moved out of range nicely.#T3# James throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. A big right from Murley misses. Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley. James lands a nice looking body shot.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murley throws out the jab. James moves away from the strike by Murley. James is looking to counter punch. Murley misses with a body shot.
Scott Murley seems to be getting the better of the standup. James works the jab nicely. Murley looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely. As Murley looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Murley just gets out of the way. Murley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James. Murley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. James staying out of range there.#T4# Murley misses the jab. James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Murley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively. Murley throws a hook but James avoids it easily. James has his takedown stuffed and Murley counters with a nice body shot. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# James has closed the distance and engaged Murley in a clinch.
Murley lands a body shot in the clinch.
James lands a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from James. #BC# James breaks the clinch.
Murley keeps the fight on the outside. James closes the distance and lands a one-two. Murley throws a leg kick that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# James with a body punch. A glancing blow. Murley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Murley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. James throws out a loose jab but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it. James slips under a jab. Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Murley throws a shot to the body.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Murley. James misses with a wild body shot. A punch lands to the side of Murley 's head but he takes it in his stride. Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Murley throws a body shot but no joy. James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. James dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from James does it's job there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. James tries to clinch there but Murley circles away.
Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.#T1# Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Murley's head back.
James loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch. James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL# James moves into range and clinches up with Murley. Murley tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Murley back against the cage. Nice body punch from Murley. James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Murley as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Murley can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A hook to the body from Murley.
Murley is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Murley as the two fighters clinch.
#T2# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short right from Murley on the inside. Murley lands with a left to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! James misses with a punch to the body.
James wants to stall.
Murley lands a nice shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Murley. Murley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murley lands with a right to the head. James prevents a body shot from Murley. Murley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. James trying to stall but Murley improves his position.
#BC# James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Murley lands a lovely overhand right. Murley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3# Murley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Murley misses with a looping right. James misses with a straight right. Murley dodges the punch combination from James.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Murley misses with a left hand and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A big right from James misses. Murley misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely. Murley throws a body punch but James moves out of range. Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James misses with a kick to the body.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. James throwing a counter right hand but Murley manages to avoid it. Murley punishes James's body with a nice straight punch. James on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4# James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. James scores with a jab to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James scores with a body shot.
James tries to clinch but Murley moves out of range. James throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Murley misses with a hook. James misses the jab. Murley walks into a straight right hand from James. Nice defenses there by James. James throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Murley staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Scott Murley. I think Murley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Scott Murley! The defeated Liam James had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'. |
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Event:
PANDA 70
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Vasiliev clinches up against the cage. Vasiliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murleys head. Murley misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Murley. Vasiliev throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vasiliev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2# Vasiliev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Murley regains guard immediately. Murley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Vasiliev trying to control but Murley is working from the bottom. Murley seems keen to control Vasiliev's posture. Murley keeping moving, preventing Vasiliev from controlling successfully. #T1# Murley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vasiliev has passed into side control.
Vasiliev is looking to take a break and control but Murley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Vasiliev working away. Murley is looking to regain half guard here but Vasiliev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2# Vasiliev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Vasiliev taking a breather here. Murley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB2# Vasiliev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Vasiliev wants to control but Murley is keeping him busy. Vasiliev 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.
Murley tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2# Vasiliev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Vasiliev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vasiliev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Murley is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB2# Vasiliev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murley has escaped the position, nice work there. Murley tries to get back to half guard but can't. Murley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vasiliev's best efforts. Vasiliev trying to mount his opponent but Murley defends it. #SUB2# Vasiliev 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.
Vasiliev moves nicely into side control. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Murley wants to control but Vasiliev postures up. The ground and pound from Vasiliev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Murley sneaks back into half guard. Vasiliev is trying to control the action in half guard but Murley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Murley tries to roll over but Vasiliev keeps him under control.#SUB2# Vasiliev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasiliev. Murley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasiliev. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Vasiliev wants to work for an arm triangle but Murley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Vasiliev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasiliev. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoli Vasiliev dominated that round. That's time! Murley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Murley misses with a looping left. Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murley paws at him with a jab and circles away. Murley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Vasiliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasiliev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murley swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vasiliev moves in looking to clinch but Murley pushes him off. Murley jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Vasiliev moves into the clinch. Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley digs a right hand into Vasiliev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasiliev's gas tank. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right hand to the side of the head by Murley. Murley cracks Vasiliev with a nice body shot. Murley lands with a left to the head. Murley lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards. Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Vasiliev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murley avoids it.#T1# Murley tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
Vasiliev tries a knee to the head but Murley blocks it.
Murley misses with a hook from the clinch. Vasiliev trying to stall but Murley improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev. Murley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murley pushes Vasiliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2# Vasiliev jumps into guard, dragging Murley to the mat.
Murley looking to pass the guard. Murley advances position into side control! Vasiliev is trying to escape the position but Murley is controlling the position. Vasiliev is looking for a sweep.#T2# Murley trying to control the action but Vasiliev is working from the bottom. Vasiliev is looking to reverse the position. Vasiliev throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Vasiliev wants to control but Murley postures up. Vasiliev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Murley taking a breather here. Vasiliev keeps Murley under control for a moment. Vasiliev wants to control but Murley postures up.#T3# Vasiliev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Murley is doing well to control the position and prevent Vasiliev from advancing to side control. Murley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Vasiliev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Murley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Vasiliev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4# Murley tries to get to full guard but Vasiliev has control of the leg. #SUB2# Vasiliev is looking for a kimura but Murley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasiliev to get the leverage. Murley keeping control of the position. Murley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Vasiliev trying to control from half guard but Murley is working away. Murley trying to control from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Murley is looking for a sweep. Vasiliev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Murley has his hands clasped together around Vasiliev's back. He's all about the action. Vasiliev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murley paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vasiliev tries to clinch up.#CL2# Vasiliev pushes Murley up against the cage in a clinch. Murley struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Murley tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Vasiliev.
A short body shot lands from Murley as the two fighters clinch.
Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Vasiliev.
Murley lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards. Vasiliev trying to land knees to the body.
Murley misses with the head strike.
Murley letting Vasiliev take a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Vasiliev controls the action.
Vasiliev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murley walks away with a smile on his face. Vasiliev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Vasiliev wants to clinch.#T1# Murley throws out a powerful jab. Anatoli Vasiliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vasiliev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. Vasiliev shoots for a double leg takedown but Murley sprawls well. He's pushed Vasiliev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Murley with a nice cross. Murley thuds a left hand into Vasiliev's body. Vasiliev avoids the body shot from Murley.
Vasiliev tries to clinch and Murley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Vasiliev walks into a jab. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasiliev. Scott Murley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Vasiliev. Vasiliev throws a right hand that Murley ducks under and follows up with a left that Murley also avoids with ease. Vasiliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Vasiliev dives in for a single leg takedown but Murley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Anatoli Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vasiliev moves out of range as Murley strikes.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murley misses with a looping right. Murley connects with the punch. Vasiliev ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Vasiliev looks to clinch enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab. Murley throws a hook but Vasiliev blocks it. Vasiliev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. Vasiliev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Murley swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiliev. Murley lands a jab to Vasiliev's midsection. Vasiliev tries to clinch but Murley moves out of range. Murley is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Murley swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiliev. Murley is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Murley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3# Vasiliev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Vasiliev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
Murley cracks a nice hook into Vasiliev's ribs. Vasiliev ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Murley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasiliev's head backwards.#KD# Oooooh!!! Murley has knocked Vasiliev down with a huge combo! Murley steps away and waves a wobbly Vasiliev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Vasiliev is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vasiliev looks to land a right hand but Murley moved out of range. Vasiliev is still on wobbly legs! Can Murley finish him? Vasiliev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasiliev scrambles back to his feet. Murley throws the left hand but Vasiliev avoids the punch easily. Vasiliev moves in looking to clinch but Murley pushes him off. and Murley counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Vasiliev! He's just covering up as Murley starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley! |
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Event:
PANDA 65
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1# Murley throws a body shot but no joy. Murley digs a good hook to McRobbie's body.
Murley tests McRobbie's chin there with a solid looking shot. Murley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Murley throws a body punch but McRobbie moves out of range. McRobbie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley throws a big shot that misses. McRobbie feints the counter takedown. McRobbie walks into a jab. A slow jab from Murley misses its intended target. McRobbie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. McRobbie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murley.#T1# McRobbie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. Murley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. McRobbie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRobbie manages to avoid it. Murley connects with a looping right hand.
Murley throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and McRobbie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Murley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Murley trying to control here.
#SUB2# McRobbie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB2# McRobbie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. McRobbie prevents Murley from improving his position. McRobbie is trying to control the action in half guard but Murley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Murley blocking the ground and pound attempt from McRobbie. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Murley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murley. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McRobbie is working Murley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Murley managing to control the position. #T3# McRobbie preventing the sweep. Murley managing to control the position. Murley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Murley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# McRobbie trying to hold on to Murley's head to control him but Murley postures up.
Murley controlling the action here. #T4##SUB2# McRobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Murley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. McRobbie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Murley prevents McRobbie from improving his position. McRobbie won't allow Murley to pass to mount. We've been hearing good reports from Murley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McRobbie is looking to control Murley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McRobbie avoid being mounted? McRobbie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Murley connects with a nice looking jab.
Murley lands a right hook to the body.
McRobbie avoids a lazy jab quite easily. McRobbie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murley with a body punch. A glancing blow. A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. McRobbie does a little dance to reset his feet. McRobbie 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. Jab from Murley. McRobbie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Murley wants to land a leg kick but McRobbie is out of range. McRobbie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murley defends it well.#T1# Murley connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Murley. Murley looks to land a right hand but McRobbie moved out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. McRobbie does a little dance to reset his feet. McRobbie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A jab lands there for Murley. Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Murley. Murley looks to land a left hand but McRobbie moved out of range nicely. Murley looks to land a left hand but McRobbie moved out of range nicely. McRobbie with the counter takedown but Murley avoids it easily. Murley thuds his right hand into McRobbie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Murley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2# McRobbie blocks a jab. McRobbie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. McRobbie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Murley tests McRobbie's chin there with a solid looking shot. Murley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McRobbie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
Murley works McRobbie's body with a nice hook. Murley throws a hook to the side of McRobbie's head but McRobbie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Murley looks to land a left hand but McRobbie moved out of range nicely. Murley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McRobbie can do to turn this around? Murley missing with a left hand there. McRobbie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Murley clobbers McRobbie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3# McRobbie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Murley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRobbie sees it coming and avoids it easily. And McRobbie tries to counter it with a takedown but Murley pushes his down on his head and steps out. McRobbie ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Murley throws an overhand right that lands on McRobbie's shoulder, as McRobbie tries to avoid the shot. McRobbie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. McRobbie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Murley tests McRobbie's chin there with a solid looking shot. Murley connects with the punch. Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# A jab from Murley does it's job there. McRobbie takes a jab right on the kisser.
McRobbie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McRobbie there as he acknowledges the shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Murley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McRobbie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Murley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McRobbies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Murley's jab looks to have found its range, popping McRobbie under the eye. Murley with a jab. Murley misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Murley misses the shot to the body. Murley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Murley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McRobbie slips under a jab from Murley. McRobbie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McRobbie staying out of range there. McRobbie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. McRobbie moves out of range as Murley strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley scores with a jab to the body. Scott Murley is winning the standup battle so far. Murley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McRobbie. McRobbie feints the counter takedown. McRobbie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murley. McRobbie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1# Murley looks to throw the jab but McRobbie is out of range. Murley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Murley swings for the body but McRobbie moves out of range.
Murley getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Murley swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and McRobbie counters with a takedown into side control. McRobbie landing a few strikes. Murley struggling a bit here. McRobbie working the ground and pound but Murley is defending the strikes. Kasey McRobbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2# McRobbie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McRobbie's guard! Nice work there by Murley! This has been an exciting period of action! McRobbie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2# McRobbie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murley is aware though and is defending well. McRobbie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murley controls the pace.#SUB2# McRobbie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murley uses it to pass to side control.
McRobbie is being controlled here. McRobbie regains half guard. Murley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Scott Murley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Murley is thwarting McRobbie's attempts to control the position. Kasey McRobbie has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murley in particular looking to stall.#SUB2# McRobbie actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# McRobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Murley connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Murley showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murley, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Murley! |
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Event:
PANDA 56
Date: Dec 07, 2020 |
#R1# Murley cracks a nice hook into Murhaa's ribs. Murhaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Nice cross by Murhaa. Murley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've been informed that Murhaa 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. Murley misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming. Murley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murhaa's head. Murley misses with a looping left. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy. Murley cracks a nice hook into Murhaa's ribs. Murley throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it. Nice body punch from Murhaa. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot. Murhaa throws a leg kick and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Murley misses the shot to the body. #T1# Murley ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa. Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murley. Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but Murley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa. An attempted straight right counter from Murley misses the target. Murley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Murley looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range. Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Murley. Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Murley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley. Murhaa throws out a counter right but Murley avoids it with no problem. Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhaa.#CUT2#It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murley. Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Murley jabs at Murhaa's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murley walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa. Murley misses with a straight left. A jab from Murley misses. Nice defenses there by Murhaa. Murhaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Murley counters with a stiff right hand. Murley misses with a body shot.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick. Murley avoids a kick to the body.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick. Murhaa takes one to the chin there.#T3# Murhaa misses with a hook. Murhaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A slow jab from Murley misses its intended target. Murley connects with a right hand. Murhaa shakes it off. Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet. Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Murley avoids it. Murhaa misses with a hook. Murley ducked under it nicely. Murley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy. Murley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa. Murley takes one on the button.#T4# Murley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murhaa swings away with a leg kick that misses. Murley throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it. Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murley scores with a nice right hand.
Murley loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Murhaa has knocked Murley down with a huge combo! Murhaa steps away and waves a wobbly Murley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Murley is rocked! Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Oh Murley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Murhaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murley. Murley dips to his left and cracks Murhaa with an uppercut! Murley seems to have got his legs back now. Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Murhaa throws a leg kick but Murley sees it coming and checks it nicely. Murhaa misses with a two punch combination.
Murley throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauke Murhaa will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murley. Murley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhaa has time to react. Murley swings widly with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand. Murley misses the jab. Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Murley misses with a looping right. Murhaa throws out a counter right but Murley avoids it with no problem. Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
Pauke Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup. Murley scores with the left hand. Murhaa knows he should have avoided that one. Murhaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Murley digs a good hook to Murhaa's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range. Murley throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Murhaa slips under a jab. Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1# Murley looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely. Murley misses with a hook to the body
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Murley throws a body shot but no joy. Murley blocks a jab. Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa walks into a jab. Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy. Murley loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch. Murhaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murhaa scrambles back to his feet. Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Murley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Murley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murhaa momentarily.
Murley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murhaa lands with a cross. Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An attempted straight right counter from Murley misses the target. Murhaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhaa there as he acknowledges the shot. Murley swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murley throws a one two combo.
Murhaa blocks a jab. Murley throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it. Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Murley blocks a jab. Nice defenses there by Murley. Nice straight punches there by Murhaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murhaa. Murley avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
#T3# Murley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Murley's head. Murhaa defending well as Murley loads up on a big left hand. Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Murley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Murley misses with a hook. Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murley. Murley throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it. Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley misses with a hook. Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murhaa tries to land a front kick but Murley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4# Murley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murhaa scores with a jab. Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy. Murhaa moves away from the strike by Murley. Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Murley's shoulder, as Murley tries to avoid the shot. Murhaa scores with a jab 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! Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murhaa walks into a stiff left hand from Murley. Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murley checks it well. Murhaa misses with a looping right. Murley is looking to counter punch. Murhaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Murley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Murley thows a left - swing and a miss! Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murley on the side of the head. Murhaa misses with a hook. Murley ducked under it nicely. Murley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively. Murhaa throws a jab when Murley was well out of range. Murley moves out of range as Murhaa strikes. Murley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murhaa's hands. A slow jab from Murley misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa. Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away. Murley takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses. Murley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Murley moves away and avoids it. Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murley. Murhaa avoids the body shot from Murley.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss! Murley throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it. Murley slips under a jab from Murhaa. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murhaa - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2# Murhaa lands a big head kick that sends Murley tumbling to the mat! Murhaa takes a step backwards and waves Murley back to his feet - he wants the finish! Murley misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2# An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses. Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy. Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley. Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Murley's head but Murley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Murhaa throws a body kick that misses. Murley missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2# Murhaa cracks Murley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Murhaa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Murley to stand back up! Murley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murhaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murley if he has to take too many more of those.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Murley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murley misses with a right hand and Murhaa counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pauke Murhaa! A victorious Pauke Murhaa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. In defeat, Scott Murley stepped up to the mic, saying '
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Event:
PANDA 45
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Muir takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses. Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Muir ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Murley misses with a body shot
and Muir counters with a lovely straight right hand! Muir has his takedown stuffed and Murley counters with a nice uppercut. Murley lands with a shot to the body. Muir throws a quick inside leg kick. Muir takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses. Muir wants to land a leg kick but Murley is out of range. Muir throws a body punch but Murley moves out of range. Muir throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muir defending well as Murley loads up on a big left hand. Muir tries to clinch and Murley counters with a nice body shot. Murley misses with a looping right. Muir throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. Murley's corner calls for a 1-2. Murley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1# Muir looks to land a body kick but Murley moved away. Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Muir tries to bum rush Murley with a series of wild strikes but Murley uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Muir connects with a body shot that sends Murley's belly button to the back. Muir misses with a wild body shot. #TD# Muir shoots in and gets a takedown into Murley's guard. Muir won't allow Murley to get back to his feet. Muir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Muir won't allow Murley to sweep him here. Muir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Muir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Murley is trying to keep Muir in close.
Muir throwing strikes but missing. Muir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Murley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Muir working some strikes from top position. Murley wants to sweep here but Muir controlling him for the moment. Murley working a defensive guard here.
Murley looking for a sweep. Not yet Murley, not yet. Murley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muir trying to control the position from guard on top but Murley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Muir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Murley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Murley controls Muir momentarily but Muir frees himself. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Muir throws a big elbow that misses. #T3# Muir forces his way into half guard. Muir passes into side control, despite Murley's attempt to control the position.
Muir working the head with strikes. #SUB# Muir tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Muir has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Murley defending against the ground and pound. Murley can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Murley tries to buck Muir off but Muir is having none of it. Murley isn't going anywhere. Murley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Muir 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. Murley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Murley dodges the ground and pound from Muir. The strikes coming from Muir are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Murley wants to control but Muir postures up. What's Murley going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Muir controls the position from side control. You can see the frustration on Murley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Muir scoring with punches from side control. Muir scoring with punches and elbows. Murley struggling a bit here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Muir dominated that round. That's time! Muir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muir throws out the jab. Muir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. Murley throws a lazy uppercut
and Muir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Muir misses with a wild body shot. Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here. Muir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muir manages to avoid it. Muir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away. Muir throws a jab but it's blocked by Murley. Muir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murley to score with a decent uppercut. Muir tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muir wants to clinch. Murley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Muir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murley can do to turn this around? Muir throws a leg kick but Murley sees it coming and moves out of range. Murley misses with a few strikes there.
Muir is looking for a counter combo.#T1# Muir just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muir. Muir circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Murley throws a body punch but Muir moves out of range. Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muir was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley. Muir tries to land a leg kick but Murley saw it coming and moves away.
Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muir lands a slapping body shot.
Muir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. John Muir is winning the standup battle so far. Muir misses the shot to the body. Muir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Muir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Murley lands a jab to Muir's midsection.#TD# Murley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Muir postures up.
Muir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Murley trying to keep a closed guard but Muir is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Muir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Muir throws a big right hand that misses. John Muir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Murley controlling the position. Muir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Muir landing with the ground and pound. Muir throwing strikes from guard but Murley blocks nicely. Murley keeping moving, preventing Muir from controlling successfully. #T3# Muir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Murley controlling Muir's posture. Murley trying to keep a closed guard but Muir is proving a slippery customer.
Muir throws a big right hand that misses. Murley has his hands on Muir's head, controlling the position. Muir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Murley is trying to control the position but Muir postures up. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Muir throwing strikes from guard but Murley blocks nicely. Murley trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A big right from Muir misses. Muir darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Muir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Muir. Muir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Murley misses with a two punch combination.
Murley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sloppy strikes from Murley. Those never looked like landing. Murley throws out a loose jab but Muir uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muir misses with a hook to the body
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut. Scott Murley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Murley getting the better of the striking in that exchange. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Muir dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muir.
Muir throwing a counter right hand but Murley manages to avoid it. Murley connects with a nice looking jab.
Muir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murley. Muir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murley doesn't seem bothered though. Muir moves out of range as Murley strikes. Muir scores with a jab. Murley misses with a hook. Muir ducked under it nicely. Murley throws out a loose jab but Muir uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley throws out a loose jab but Muir uses good head movement to avoid it. No luck for Muir with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley lands a jab to Muir's midsection.#CL# Muir has managed to clinch.
Muir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Murley gets through Muir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Murley throws a punch but it's blocked by Muir. Muir misses with a punch to the body.
Muir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Muir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Murley controls the action.
Muir tries a body shot but Murley blocks it.
Murley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Murley blocks a body shot from Muir. A head punch blocked on the inside by Muir. A short right from Muir on the inside. Muir throws a punch but it's blocked by Murley. Muir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murley gets through Muir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Murley tries to work over Muir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Muir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murley or not. Murley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Muir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murley backwards. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2# Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Muir uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murley lands with a light punch inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Muir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Murley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muir backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muir. John Muir has scored more points in the clinch so far. Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murley's elbow. Muir lands a hook to the side of the head. Muir lands a left hand.
A short right from Murley on the inside. Muir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Muir tries to throw a body punch but Murley avoids it by throwing Muir back against the cage. Murley scores with a shot to the side of Muir's head. Muir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muir misses with a punch to the body.
Muir prevents a body shot from Murley. #T3# Muir pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Murley is pressed up against the cage. Muir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murley down to the mat. Murley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Murley throws a hook but Muir blocks it. Muir connects with a right hand. Murley shakes it off. Muir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muir avoids the body shot from Murley.
Murley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Scott Murley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Muir punishes Murley's body with a nice straight punch. Murley missing with a left hand there. Muir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murley takes one to the side of the head.
Murley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murley scrambles back to his feet. Muir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Muir's shoulder, as Muir tries to avoid the shot. #T4# Muir blocks a jab. Murley misses with a body shot.
Muir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here. Muir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murley momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Muir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Muir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murley. Muir throws a right hand that misses
and Murley counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Murley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muir on the side of the head. Muir lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Muir checks a leg kick. Muir throws a leg kick enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab. Muir lands a slapping body shot.
Muir lands with a right hand. Murley throws a looping overhand right but Muir ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Scott Murley. I think Muir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Muir! John Muir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Scott Murley spoke after the fight, saying '
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Event:
PANDA 35
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Murley throws a hook but Umm avoids it easily. Murley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Umm doesn't seem bothered though. Umm looks to throw the jab but Murley is out of range. Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umm throws out the jab. Murley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umm. Murley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Murley scores with a jab to the body. Umm misses with a hook. Murley ducked under it nicely. Murley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut. Umm cracks Murley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Murley misses with a hook to the body
and Umm counters with a left to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Umm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Umm breaks from the clinch.
Umm throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily. Umm connects with a looping right hand.
Murley throws a body punch but Umm moves out of range. Murley misses the shot to the body. A low kick lands for Umm.
Umm misses with a wild body shot. Murley takes a body punch but keeps moving. Murley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umm rather than just go for the knockout. A slow jab from Murley misses its intended target. A big right from Umm misses. Murley misses with a wild body shot. Umm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2# Murley lands an overhand right. Umm throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily. Murley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Murley throws a body punch but Umm moves out of range. It looked like Umm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Umm connects with a body shot that sends Murley's belly button to the back. Umm slips a straight right by Murley. Murley throws a shot from downtown. Umm moves away and avoids it. Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Umm's shoulder, as Umm tries to avoid the shot. Murley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Murley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umm. Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murley misses the shot to the body. Umm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Murley misses with a body shot.
Murley misses with a looping right. Umm moves out of range as Murley strikes. Some wild striking there from Murley.
Umm ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Murley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jab by Umm. Umm throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murley counter with a right hand. A slow jab from Umm misses its intended target. Umm misses with an uppercut. Murley throws a low kick but Umm avoids it. Umm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Murley blocks a jab.#T4# Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Murley misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. Umm does a little dance to reset his feet. Umm lands a body shot.
Umm slips a jab from Murley. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Umm fails in his attempt to clinch. Umm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it. Umm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley. Umm misses with a low kick. Umm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley counters with a straight right hand. Umm jabs at Murley's body. Umm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murley. It looked like Umm was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. 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 Rect Umm will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Umm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murley. Umm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rect Umm is winning the standup battle so far. Good shot there by Umm. Murley thows a left - swing and a miss! Murley misses with a straight left. Umm is looking for a counter combo. Umm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Murley throws a right hand that misses
and Murley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Umm on the wrong end of a nice jab. Umm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley moves away from the strike by Umm. A telegraphed right hand from Umm misses the target. Murley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Umm counters with a nice leg kick. Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umm moves away.#T1# Murley misses the shot to the body. Murley misses with an uppercut. Umm saw that one coming. Murley thows a left - swing and a miss! Murley is looking to score with low kicks. Nice defenses there by Murley. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Murley throws a hook to the side of Umm's head but Umm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Murley misses the shot to the body. An attempted straight right counter from Umm misses the target. Murley misses with a hook. Umm fails in his attempt to clinch. Murley throws a shot from downtown. Umm moves away and avoids it. Umm throws a right and a left that Murley avoids nicely. The fighters circling - Umm throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Umm misses with a straight right. #T2# Murley throws a hook to the side of Umm's head but Umm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Murley slips a jab and a cross from Umm.
Umm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A big left from Umm misses. Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Murley takes a swing at Umm's ribcage but misses. Murley works Umm's body with a nice hook. Murley keeps the fight on the outside. Umm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. 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!#CL# Umm clinches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Umm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from Umm. Umm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Umm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murley backwards. #T3# Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Murley has Umm pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Umm - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley misses with the head strike.
Murley stalling the fight.
Murley tries to throw a body punch but Umm avoids it by throwing Murley back against the cage. Murley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murley throws a punch but it's blocked by Umm. Murley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Umm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murley can turn it around.#T4# Murley working aggressively here.
Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Murley. Murley lands with a light punch inside. Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
Murley wants to stall.
Umm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murley's elbow. Umm prevents a body shot from Murley. Murley throws a head punch that misses. Murley throws a head punch that misses. Murley tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
A short right from Murley on the inside. Murley misses with some punches.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL# Umm gets in close and instigates a clinch. Still in the clinch, Murley scores with a nice short uppercut. Murley blocks a body shot from Umm. Murley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umm. Umm lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley. Murley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umm's elbow. Umm lands a hook to the side of the head. Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
Umm lands a body punch in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley takes a shot to the head. Murley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umm. Scott Murley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Murley struggles to land a body shot inside as Umm controls his hands.
#T1# Umm lands a body punch. Umm lands a hook that snaps the head of Murley backwards. Umm blocks an uppercut.
Murley digs a right hand into Umm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Umm's gas tank. Murley struggles to land a body shot inside as Umm controls his hands.
Umm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Umm breaks the clinch.
Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Umm's shoulder, as Umm tries to avoid the shot. Umm is looking to counter punch. Murley takes a shot right to the bread basket. Murley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murley scores with a decent looking hook. Murley throws a lazy right hand but Umm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Umm moves away from the strike by Murley. #T2# Umm throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL# Umm rushes Murley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land. Good body shot from Umm.
Umm blocks an uppercut.
Murley blocking some punches.
Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murley lands a nice shot to the body. Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Umm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murley backwards. Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
Murley misses with some punches.
Murley misses with a short punch on the inside. Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
#T3# Umm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Murley taking a breather. Umm lands an uppercut. Murley misses with a body punch.
Umm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murley backwards. Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Murley throws a punch but it's blocked by Umm. Umm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Umm prevents a body shot from Murley. Murley misses with some punches.
Murley blocking some punches.
#T4# Murley blocking some punches.
Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A shot in the inside from Umm. Umm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Murley misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Umm.
A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land. A shot in the inside from Murley. 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! Umm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Umm has a couple of punches blocked by Murley.
Umm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Umm working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rect Umm clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. That's time! Umm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4# Murley misses with an uppercut
and Umm counters with a right hand to the body. Umm is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Umm tries to clinch up. Umm throws out a loose jab but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley thows a left - swing and a miss! Murley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umm counters with a nice leg kick. Murley jabbing away but nothing is landing. An attempted straight right counter from Umm misses the target. Umm staying out of range there. Umm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Umm avoids the body shot from Murley.
Umm slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley on the wrong end of a nice jab. Umm slips a jab from Murley. Murley throws a hook to the side of Umm's head but Umm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umm.#T1# Murley misses with a straight right. Umm misses with a body shot.
Umm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Umm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murley. Umm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Murley scores with a body shot.
Murley misses with a double jab.
It looked like Umm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murley. Umm wants to clinch. Umm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2# Murley missing with a left hand there. Umm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A swing and a miss from Murley. Umm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. Umm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Umm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Umm lands a really nice looking cross but Murley seems unphased.
#ROC#Murley is rocked! Umm throws an overhand right that lands on Murley's shoulder, as Murley tries to avoid the shot. Umm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. 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! Umm slips a straight right by Murley.#CL# Umm rushes Murley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Umm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Murley lands a shot to the body. Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umm lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short uppercut from Umm. Umm misses with a short punch on the inside. Murley digs a right hand into Umm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Umm's gas tank. Murley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Umm. Murley cracks Umm with a nice body shot. Umm misses with a punch to the body.
Murley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murley. Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
#T4# Umm throws a head punch that misses. Murley misses with a punch to the body.
Murley scores with a nice hook to the head. Murley tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A bit of stalling here from Umm.
Murley blocking some punches.
Murley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umm backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Umm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murley's elbow. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umm as Murley tries to tie him up. Murley misses with a hook from the clinch. Murley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umm backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rect Umm will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. 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!#R5# Umm on the wrong end of a nice hook. Umm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Umm cracks Murley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Murley there. Umm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murley counters with a right hand to the body. Umm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Umm throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily. Murley misses with a straight right. Umm ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umm was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley.#T1##CL# Umm moves into the clinch. Umm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umm working aggressively here.
Umm blocks a body shot from Murley. Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Umm up against the cage. Umm can't find room to land a body shot as Murley controls the action.
Murley tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Umm breaks the clinch.
#T2# Umm misses with a low kick as Murley jumps back. Umm fails in his attempt to clinch. Murley scores with a three punch combo!
Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Umm throws a body punch but Murley moves out of range. Murley misses with a looping right. Umm avoids the body shot from Murley.
An attempted straight right counter from Umm misses the target. Murley misses with a double jab
and Umm counters with a right hand to the body. Umm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. Umm loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch.#T3# Murley throws a body punch but Umm moves out of range. It looked like Umm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Murley throws a hook but Umm blocks it. Umm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley. Umm cracks Murley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Umm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murley misses with an uppercut
and Umm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Scott Murley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rect Umm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Umm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
A lazy left from Umm finds it's target. Murley misses with a wild body shot. Murley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# Umm wants to clinch. Murley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Umm.
Sloppy strikes from Murley. Those never looked like landing. Umm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Murley lands with a cross. Umm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Umm connects with a jab. Umm misses with a wild body shot. Murley misses with an uppercut
and Umm counters with a left and a right that stings Murley. Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umm.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Scott Murley. Well Umm 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rect Umm! Rect Umm retains his light heavyweight title! An out of breath Rect Umm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. In defeat, Scott Murley stepped up to the mic, saying '
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Event:
PANDA 23
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Murley throws a jab when Vasiliev was well out of range. Vasiliev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murley's waist but Murley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasiliev off to one side. Vasiliev walks into a stiff left hand from Murley. Murley scores with a jab. Vasiliev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Vasiliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Murley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Murley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Murley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Murley punishes Vasiliev's body with a nice straight punch. Murley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Murley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Vasiliev lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fight stays on the outside here - Vasiliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Vasiliev misses with a straight right. We've been informed that Murley 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. Vasiliev throws a right hand that misses
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Murley misses with a body shot.
#T1##CL# Vasiliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev. Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murley slowing the pace effectively. Vasiliev throws an elbow but it misses.
Murley throws a head punch that misses. Vasiliev stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vasiliev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murley is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasiliev gets an underhook and turns Murley into the cage. Murley misses with some punches.
Murley working aggressively here.
Vasiliev misses with the head strike.
Vasiliev has Murley pushed against the cage. Vasiliev looks to throw an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev. Still in the clinch, Murley scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Murley working aggressively here.
Murley blocks an elbow strike. Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murley misses with a short punch on the inside. Vasiliev wants to stall.
Vasiliev looking to throw knees to the head but Murley is blocking nicely.
Vasiliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murley is keeping busy. Murley blocks the elbow strike.
Murley misses with a short punch on the inside. Vasiliev lands a nice knee to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vasiliev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vasiliev throws a head punch that misses. Vasiliev wants to take the fight to the mat but Murley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Vasiliev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3# Vasiliev lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Murley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilievs head. A shot in the inside from Vasiliev. Vasiliev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murley up against the cage. Vasiliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Murley lands with a light punch inside. Vasiliev lands with a right to the head. Murley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Murley effectively controlling the action here. Vasiliev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasiliev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murley just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoli Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Murley misses with some punches.
#T4# Vasiliev misses with a hook from the clinch. Vasiliev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasiliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Murley lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murley. Murley tries to work over Vasiliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vasiliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murley prevents it.
Vasiliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Murley back against the cage. Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev is trying to maintain a safe position but Murley gets an underhook and turns Vasiliev into the cage. Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Vasiliev can't get the takedown.
Murley lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Murley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasiliev's head. Vasiliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Murley circles away.
Murley digs a good hook to Vasiliev's body.
Murley lands a body shot.
Murley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasiliev at a distance.
Murley scores with a decent looking hook. Murley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Murley stuns Vasiliev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A combination from Murley does no damage. Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Anatoli Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vasiliev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley counters with a left to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Vasiliev tries to clinch up. Murley moves into range and connects with a jab. Murley keeps the fight on the outside. Murley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Vasiliev darts in and clinches Murley up against the cage. Vasiliev trying to land knees to the body.
Vasiliev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murley.
#T1# Vasiliev is trying to maintain a safe position but Murley gets an underhook and turns Vasiliev into the cage. A short left from Murley. Vasiliev wants to stall.
Vasiliev tries to land knees in the clinch but Murley avoids the damage to the body. A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land. Murley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Murley tries to work over Vasiliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vasiliev obliges. Murley is breathing heavily. Vasiliev trying to land knees to the body.
Murley struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Vasiliev controls the action.
Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Vasiliev scores with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Vasiliev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev. Murley letting Vasiliev take a breather here.#T2# Vasiliev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasiliev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasiliev has Murley pressed against the cage.
Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vasiliev misses with a knee to the head. Murley misses with a short punch on the inside. Murley is working Vasiliev over against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vasiliev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Murley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasiliev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murley managing to block the knees to the body from Vasiliev.
Murley lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards. A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land. Murley lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3# Murley lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev. Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat. Vasiliev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murley is defending well. Murley throws a head punch that misses. Murley scores with a hook to the body. Murley presses Vasiliev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Murley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilievs head. Vasiliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Vasiliev lands a knee to the body.
Murley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vasiliev or not. Still in the clinch, Murley scores with a nice short uppercut. A short uppercut from Murley. A shot in the inside from Murley. #ROC2#Vasiliev is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murley lands a nice shot to the body. Murley misses with a punch to the body.
Murley lands with a left to the head. #T4# Murley misses with some punches.
Vasiliev misses with a knee to the head. Vasiliev with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Murley - that landed with a thud.
Murley working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oh Vasiliev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Murley lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Murley.
Murley lands a shot to the body. Murley lands a left hand.
Murley is leaning against Vasiliev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Murley lands a shoulder strike. Murley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Murley dips a shoulder and cracks Vasiliev with a mighty uppercut! Vasiliev falls back against the cage and Murley unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vasiliev is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Murley screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley! |
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Event:
PANDA 14
Date: Aug 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Murley misses with a double jab.
Murley needs to keep his hands up - Machado had a free shot at his head there. Murley throws a body shot but no joy. Murley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Murley throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado. Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Machado slips under a jab. Machado throws a sloppy head kick and Murley moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Machado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murley did well to prevent Machado getting side control. Murley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though. 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! Murley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machado's back! Machado looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1# Murley has good solid back control here. Machado trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Machado can't escape the position.
Machado is working hard here to advance position. Machado trying to control but not successfully. Murley slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T2# Let's hope that Murley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Machado is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Machado right now.
Machado looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Machado looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Will Murley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Murley. Murley doesn't have the hooks in and Machado manages to turn into his guard.
Murley 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.#T3# Machado passes Murley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murley is staying active underneath Machado, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Murley is holding on to half guard well. Machado perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB# Machado is looking for a kimura but Murley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage. Murley is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murley avoid being mounted? Murley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Machado haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Murley is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Machado perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Murley gets back to full guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Murley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murley controlling Machado's posture. Machado wants to pass the guard but Murley is keeping the position. Murley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Machado is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Murley lands with a straight right. Machado didn't see that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Murley misses with a looping right. Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target. Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Murley throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily. Machado avoids the body shot from Murley.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target. Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murley with a nice cross. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley looks to land a combination. Machado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Scott Murley seems to be getting the better of the standup. Machado moves out of range as Murley strikes. Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Murley breaks away and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murley misses with a leg kick. Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD# Machado drives through with a takedown into Murley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Murley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Machado wants to control from the top but Murley keeps moving. #T1# Murley is pulling down on Machado's head. It's preventing any offense from Machado, at least for the moment. Machado trying to control but Murley is working from the bottom. Murley tries to land a sweep but no joy. Murley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machado controls the pace.#SUB# Machado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Murley looking to control.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murley is keeping the position for now. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Murley wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment. Machado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Murley wants to sweep but no luck. Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Murley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Murley wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving. Machado 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. Murley trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom. Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy. Machado is trying to keep Murley in close.
#T3# Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet. Machado seems keen to control Murley's posture. Murley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Machado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB# Machado drops back looking for a leg! Murley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murley manages to kick Machado off! Machado jumps back into Murley's guard. Machado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Murley 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. Murley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Machado trying to control but Murley is working from the bottom. Murley has his hands on Machado's head, controlling the position. Murley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Machado looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Murley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Murley digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs. Machado slips a straight right by Murley. A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado. Murley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMachado. Murley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head. A jab from Murley misses. Murley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head.#ROC2#Machado is rocked! Murley lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Murley! Xander Machado spoke after the fight, saying 'No Worries Homies, Gonna Train Hard And Win Next Fight'. |
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Event:
PANDA 9
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick from Manners lands but Murley takes it in his stride. A bone on bone clash there as Murley blocks the leg kick.
Manners throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Murley with a jab. Sloppy strikes from Manners. Those never looked like landing. Murley connects with a body shot. Murley lands a slapping body shot.
Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Murley digs a good body shot into Manners's ribs. A left lands for Murley. This has been an exciting period of action! Good shot there by Murley. Manners finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Murley misses. Manners misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Murley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Murley scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Matt Manners has been cut. Manners uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
A little feinted left hand from Manners on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Manners connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murley momentarily.
Murley digs a good hook to Manners's body.
Manners ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Murley misses with a straight left. Murley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Manners looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A kick lands to the mid section there for Manners. Manners keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manners misses with a double jab.
Murley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manners's head backwards. Manners throws a lazy head kick and Murley counters with a nice uppercut. Murley scores with a hook to the body. Manners takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Manners walks into a straight right hand from Murley. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Manners misses with a wild body shot. Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Murley throws a poor cross that misses
and Manners counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Murley's corner calls for a 1-2. Murley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Murley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Manners walks into a straight right hand from Murley. A jab from Murley does it's job there.#ROC2#Manners is rocked! Manners takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Oh Manners is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Murley drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Manners right on the button. Manners goes down! Murley follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Murley gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley! |
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Event:
PANDA 6
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Murley throws a big shot that misses. Murley lands with a shot to the body. Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. Murley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murley looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range. Murley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis counters with a nice kick to the body. Murley looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range. Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And Lewis tries to counter it with a takedown but Murley pushes his down on his head and steps out. Murley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Murley looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lewis is looking to clinch but Murley is avoiding it.
Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Murley throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murley throws a hook but Lewis blocks it. Murley lands a slapping body shot.
#T1# Lewis fails with the takedown and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lewis misses with a double jab.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Murley sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A jab from Murley misses. Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Murley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Scott Murley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis. Lewis slips under a jab. Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Murley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Murley throws a hook but Lewis blocks it. Lewis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Lewis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lewis lands a nice hook to Murley's body. Murley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murley is looking for a sweep. Murley prevents Lewis from moving into mount. #SUB2# Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Lewis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2# Lewis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lewis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Murley is looking to regain half guard here but Lewis keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2# Lewis tries for a kimura but Murley is defending well. Murley is looking for a sweep. Lewis has control of an arm but Murley manages to advance to Lewis's back! What can Lewis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lewis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Murley is hanging on to Lewis's back as he tries to escape.
What can Lewis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lewis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4# Murley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lewis doesn't escape. Lewis trying to control the action but Murley just sinks the hooks in. Lewis tries to escape but Murley has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Murley keeps control of the position easily here as Lewis tries to buck him off.
Lewis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Murley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley. Murley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murley misses with a straight right. Murley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around? Lewis shoots in for a double leg but Murley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murley swivels and escapes. Good work by Murley as he checks the leg kick. Murley throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley scores with a punch to the head. Murley takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses. Murley throws a good cross that connects.
Murley misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a right hand to the body. #T1# Murley misses with an uppercut. Lewis slips a jab from Murley. Murley misses with a hook. Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis moves out of range as Murley strikes. Murley connects with a jab. Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley lands a right hook to the body.
Murley with a jab. Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2# Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Scott Murley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis. Murley scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# Lewis dives in and scores a takedown into Murley's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murley 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. Murley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lewis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Murley is trying to get back to full guard. Murley is working hard here to advance position. Lewis tries to pass to full mount but Murley defends it. #T3# Murley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though. Lewis moves nicely into side control. #SUB2# Lewis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Lewis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Murley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lewis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Murley is looking to improve his position.
Lewis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murley! Lewis trying to control but he's not successful this time. Lewis prevents Murley from getting the reversal.#SUB2# Lewis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Murley wants to hold on but Lewis pushes him away. Derrick Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley 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# Lewis fails with the takedown. Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murley circles away. Murley scores with a sloppy right hand. Lewis should have avoided that one. #TD2# Lewis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Murley 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. Murley keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass. Lewis is still trying to improve position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Lewis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Murley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Murley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Murley! #REVR# Lewis is looking for a sweep.#T1# Murley controlling the position from side mount. Murley continues to stall. Lewis is looking for a sweep. Lewis keeps trying to improve his position.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Murley controls the position. Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't. Lewis is not content to let Murley control the position. Lewis tries to improve position but can't. Lewis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Lewis tries to roll over but Murley keeps him under control.#SUB2# Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3# Lewis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Lewis is trying to keep Murley in close.
Derrick Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Scott Murley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Murley content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A decent looking cross lands there for Murley. Murley cracks Lewis with an open hand slap.#T4##TD2# Lewis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murley's guard. Murley controlling the position. Murley looking to control.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing. Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Murley is retaining full guard. Lewis wants to control from the top but Murley keeps moving. Lewis pushing down on Murley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Murley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lewis is thwarting Murley's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Murley. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murley, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Murley! |
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Event:
PANDA 2
Date: Jul 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Brown throws a body kick that misses and Murley counters with a right hand to the body. Brown throws a hook but Murley blocks it. Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Murley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Murley throws a big shot that misses. Brown throws a head kick that misses. Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Murley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley slips a jab from Brown. Murley avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Murley's knee but Murley avoids it well. Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrown.#T1# Brown misses with a looping right. Murley throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease. Brown misses with a head kick.
Murley takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses. As Murley looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Murley just gets out of the way. Murley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands. Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut. We've been informed that Murley 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. Brown moves into range and connects with a jab. Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murley has time to react. Murley blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Murley works Brown's body with a nice hook. Brown throws a head kick but Murley moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Murley counters with a straight right hand. A jab from Brown misses. Murley swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand. Murley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown. Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Brown throws a half hearted mid kick. Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley. Brown lands with a straight right. Murley didn't see that one coming.#T3# Murley throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Murley moves out of range as Brown strikes. Murley ducks under a wild hook from Brown. Brown thuds his right hand into Murley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Murley throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a straight right hand. Brown looks to land a right hand but Murley moved out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Murley misses. Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Brown has been cut. Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brown needs to keep his hands up - Murley had a free shot at his head there. Murley thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# A big right from Murley misses. Brown throws a jab when Murley was well out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murley is out of range and Brown settles back down. Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Brown throws a hook but Murley blocks it. Murley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Brown misses with an uppercut. Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murley if he has to take too many more of those.
Brown throws a body kick that misses. Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
Brown is looking to counter with head kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Brown will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Murley throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily. Murley misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a body kick that stops Murley in his tracks momentarily. Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Murley counters with a straight right hand. Brown misses with a right hand and Murley counters with a nice body shot. Brown misses with a head kick.
Murley looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely. Murley misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley misses with a body shot
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Decent striking displayed by Murley there. Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1# A swing and a miss from Murley. A big right from Murley misses. Joe Brown is winning the standup battle so far. Brown lands a high kick!
Brown looks to land a right hand but Murley moved out of range. Brown misses with an uppercut
and Murley counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Brown throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #KD# Brown lands a big head kick that sends Murley tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Murley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Murley is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murley is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?#KD# Brown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murley sprawling to the canvas! Murley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brown finish him?!
Brown moves away from the strike by Murley. #T2# Murley throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Brown is looking to counter with a body kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Brown. Murley seems to have recovered his senses. Murley is breathing heavily. Murley thows a left - swing and a miss! Murley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Murley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Brown! Joe Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Scott Murley was interviewed post fight and said '
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Event:
PF25 Ky Jr v Huhrera
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Germano throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Murley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Donk. Murley catches Germano right on the button with a cross. Murley ducks under a wild hook from Germano. Germano throws a big shot that misses. Germano throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Germano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murley moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Germano missing with a left hand there. Murley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Murley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Germano throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet. A little feinted left hand from Murley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target. #T1# Germano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Murley looks to land a left hand but Germano moved out of range nicely. Germano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Germano throws a hook but Murley blocks it. Murley tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Germano counters with a shoot takedown. Murley fights it but they end up in guard. Murley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Murley keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully. Germano controls from within his opponent's guard. Germano looking to pass the guard. Murley is pulling down on Germano's head to control his posture. #T2# Germano passes Murley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Germano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Murley is concentrating on defense, preventing Germano from advancing position. Germano wants to control but Murley is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Germano 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.
Germano scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Murley trying to control here.
Murley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Germano on the ground.#T3# Germano works his way into side control. Murley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Germano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Germano is staying tight to Murley's torso, preventing him from escaping. Germano wants to control but Murley is keeping him busy. Murley prevents Germano from improving position. Murley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Germano trying to control the position but Murley is working away. #T4# A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Murley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murley is trying to get back to half guard. Murley tries to control but Germano manages to take his back. Germano is riding his opponent, not letting Murley buck him off. Germano trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Murley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Murley is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A combination from Germano does no damage. Murley appears to be looking for a big counter. Murley walks into a stiff left hand from Germano. Murley lands with an overhand left. Murley throws a hook but Germano avoids it easily. Germano feints the counter takedown. Germano misses with a straight right. Murley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Germano misses with an uppercut. Murley saw that one coming. Murley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Germano lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Murley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Germano throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Murley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1# Murley pushes Germano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Germano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Murley blocks an uppercut.
Germano has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A nice left hand lands by Germano.
Murley lands with a light punch inside. Murley lands a shoulder strike. #TD2# Germano successfully pulls guard.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murley's guard. #REVB# Germano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Murley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano. Murley keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully. Murley looking for a sweep. Not yet Murley, not yet. Germano with a flurry of punches that miss. Germano pushing down on Murley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Germano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murley's head. Germano prevents Murley from improving his position. Germano is keen to just control but Murley is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Germano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Germano. Germano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Murley wants to get back to full guard.#T3# Germano trying to pass the guard but Murley defending well. Germano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Murley's thigh. Murley counters though and makes it back to full guard. Germano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Germano advances to half guard. Germano missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Germano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Murley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Murley keeping hold of Germano's head, controlling as best he can. Germano wants to take a breather but Murley is having none of it. Germano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4# Murley is positioning himself well to prevent Germano advancing to mount. Murley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Murley is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Germano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murley sees it coming and defends easily. Germano is keen to just control but Murley is a slippery customer. Germano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Murley trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Germano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Murley is trying to control but can't.
Germano works his way into side control. Murley can't do much from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Germano misses with a takedown and Germano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A jab from Germano misses. Germano misses with a hook
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand. Murley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Germano misses with a combination
and Murley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Germano, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Germano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Murley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Murley's shoulder, as Murley tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Murley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Germano stuns Murley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Germano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be getting the better of the standup. Germano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Murley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Germano finds it's way round the side to connect with Murley's head. Murley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Murley throws a jab when Germano was well out of range.#T2# Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano feints the counter takedown. Germano throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab. Germano jabs at Murley's body. Murley lands with an overhand left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Germano throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target. Scott Murley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germano moves away. Murley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley.#T3# Germano misses the shot to the body. Murley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Germano misses with a hook. Murley ducked under it nicely. Germano throws a right hand that misses
and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rui Rodrigo Germano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Murley throws the left hand but Germano avoids the punch easily. Germano ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Scott Murley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd cheers as Murley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Germano doesn't seem phased though. Murley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Germano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murley scrambles back to his feet. Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano lands with a shot to the body. Murley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Germano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4# Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Germano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Germano fails with a takedown attempt. Murley defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Murley throws a hook but Germano avoids it easily. Germano throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Murley. I think Germano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rui Rodrigo Germano! During a confident post fight interview, Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Scott Murley stepped up to the mic, saying '
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Event:
PF14 Bundy v Murhapuro
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1# Meallan throws a nice outside leg kick. Meallan throws a body shot but no joy. Meallan thows a leg kick but Murley checks it and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Meallan lands a really nice looking cross but Murley seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Murley there. Meallan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight. Meallan throws a right hand that misses
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Meallan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Meallan. Meallan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Left hook, right uppercut from Murley. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Meallan throws a sloppy body shot
and Murley counters with a straight right hand. Murley throws a lazy right hand but Meallan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big right from Meallan misses. Meallan slips a jab from Murley. Meallan throws a big counter combination but Murley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Meallan misses with a wild body shot. Murley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Murley misses with a body punch
and Meallan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Meallan staying out of range there. Meallan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1# Meallan throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. It seemed like Murley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Meallan tries a head kick but it misses.
Murley tries to move into range but Meallan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Murley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Meallan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Meallan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Meallan throws a right hand that misses
and Murley counters with a straight right hand. Meallan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Meallan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Meallan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Meallan. Meallan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Meallan throws a sloppy head kick and Murley moves out of range easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Meallan throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Meallan throws a right hand that Murley ducks under and follows up with a left that Murley also avoids with ease. Meallan misses with a hook
and Murley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Meallan moves out of range as Murley strikes. Murley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Meallan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Meallan as he connects with a hook. Meallan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Meallan cracks Murley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Meallan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murley sees it coming and avoids it easily. Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Meallan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murley has time to react. Meallan with a nice calf kick. Meallan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murley momentarily.
Meallan throws a body shot but no joy. Meallan throws a leg kick but Murley sees it coming and moves out of range. Murley is looking to score with low kicks. Murley throws a good cross that connects.
#T3# Meallan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murley eats them both and turns towards Meallan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Meallan missing with a left hand there. Murley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Murley tries to counter by closing the distance. Murley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meallan misses with a hook
and Murley counters with a straight right hand. Meallan misses with a hook. Murley looks to land a left hand but Meallan moved out of range nicely. Meallan throws an off balance right hand
and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Murley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meallan. Meallan throws a body shot but no joy. Meallan moves away from the strike by Murley. Meallan missing with a left hand there. Murley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Meallan misses with a combination
enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab. Meallan throws a body punch but Murley moves out of range. #T4# A slow jab from Meallan misses its intended target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Meallan takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses. A big left from Meallan misses. Meallan misses with a low kick as Murley jumps back. Meallan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Meallan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Meallan throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. Meallan does a little dance to reset his feet. Murley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meallan doesn't seem bothered though. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Meallan is just out of range. Murley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Meallan misses with a looping left. Murley lands a lovely overhand right. 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 Sheamus Meallan will probably get the nod. That's time! Meallan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Murley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meallan.
A little jabbing left from Murley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Meallan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley counters with a lovely straight right hand! Murley throws a lazy right hand but Meallan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Meallan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Murley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Meallan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sheamus Meallan is winning the standup battle so far. Murley scores with a sloppy right hand. Meallan should have avoided that one. Meallan misses with a body punch
and Murley counters with a lovely straight right hand! Meallan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Meallan. Meallan scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murley misses with a left hand and Meallan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A nice inside leg kick there by Meallan. That's going to slow Murley down. #T1# Meallan swings widly with a right hand
and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A punch combination from Meallan misses. Meallan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Murley throws a leg kick but Meallan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Meallan tried to score with a low kick but Murley checks it. Murley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Murley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Meallan lands a nice shot to the body.
Murley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Meallan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Meallan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley counters with a right hand to the body. Meallan connects with a body shot that sends Murley's belly button to the back. A jab from Meallan misses. Murley blocks a low kick nicely. A nice side step and Murley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. No joy there for Meallan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meallan ducks under a wild hook from Murley.#T2# Meallan scores with a leg kick.
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! No joy there for Meallan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Meallan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murley on the side of the head. Meallan jabs Murley right on the nose. Murley blinks but takes it well. Meallan misses with a hook
and Murley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meallan.
An attempted straight right counter from Meallan misses the target. Meallan misses with a body shot
and Murley counters with a straight right hand. Nice defenses there by Meallan. Meallan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meallan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Meallan misses with a head kick.
Murley misses with a wild body shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meallan, as that shot connected.
Murley moves forwards but Meallan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3# Murley slips under a jab. Murley takes one on the button. Meallan lands with an uppercut that bounces Murley off the cage and back into range. Meallan looks to land a right hand but Murley moved out of range. Murley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murley checks a leg kick. Meallan throws a hook to the side of Murley's head but Murley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Meallan moves out of range of the strikes. Nice jab there from Murley. Meallan scores with a shot to the body.
Meallan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A looping hook to the body misses from Meallan. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# Meallan throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. Murley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Meallan. Meallan misses the body punch and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Meallan cracks Murley with a good jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Meallan lands a body shot.
Meallan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Meallan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away. Murley avoids the head kick by Meallan.
Murley jabbing away but nothing is landing. Meallan connects with a body shot. Murley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Meallan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murley counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Meallan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meallan throws a poor cross that misses
and Meallan 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.
Sheamus Meallan dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Jab, jab by Murley - just one landing. Meallan staying out of range there. Meallan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murley. A left lands for Meallan. Sheamus Meallan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Murley misses its intended target. Meallan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Meallan throws a leg kick but Murley sees it coming and checks it nicely. Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meallan manages to avoid it. Meallan lands a nice shot that snaps Murley's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Murley. An attempted straight right counter from Meallan misses the target. Meallan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murley counters with a lovely shot to the body. Meallan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Murley counters with a straight right hand. A big left from Meallan misses. A nice side step and Murley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Murley misses with a body shot.
#T1# Meallan looks to land a right hand but Murley moved out of range. Meallan throws a jab when Murley was well out of range. Murley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Murley moves out of range of the strikes. Meallan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Meallan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. Meallan missing with a left hand there. Murley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meallan moves away. Meallan throws a big counter combination but Murley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Meallan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murley.
Murley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Meallan misses the shot to the body. #T2# Meallan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murley counter with a right hand. Meallan misses with a left hand and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Meallan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murley backs up against the cage.
Meallan misses with a looping left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Meallan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Meallan misses with a hook. Murley ducked under it nicely. Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meallan. Meallan throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily. Meallan throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily. Murley tests Meallan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Murley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meallan. Murley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Meallan moves away from the strike by Murley. Murley misses with a body shot.
#T3# Meallan scores with a sloppy right hand. Murley should have avoided that one. Meallan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murley misses with a shot to the body and Meallan counters with a low kick, right behind Murley 's knee. Murley misses the body punch and Murley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Murley throws a shot from downtown. Meallan moves away and avoids it. It looked like Meallan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Meallan lands a nice looking body shot.
Murley avoids the body shot from Meallan.
Scott Murley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Meallan misses with a left hand and Murley counters with a stiff right hand. Meallan throws an off balance right hand
and Murley counters with a straight right hand. Murley dips to his left and cracks Meallan with an uppercut! Murley ducks right into an uppercut from Meallan. Meallan slips under a jab. As Murley looks to move away, Meallan throws a big counter combo but Murley just gets out of the way. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Meallan stalks Murley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murley's face. Murley staggers backwards, shaken.#T4# Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Meallan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Murley throws an off balance right hand
and Murley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Meallan misses with a hook
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Murley with a body punch. A glancing blow. Murley throws a hook but Meallan blocks it. Meallan misses the shot to the body. Meallan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Murley throws out a loose jab but Meallan uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meallan.
Murley stuns Meallan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Meallan misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murley! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sheamus Meallan. Well Meallan 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheamus Meallan! An out of breath Sheamus Meallan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Scott Murley was interviewed post fight and said '
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Event:
ICS 2
Date: Jan 01, 2020 |
#R1# Decent striking displayed by Escobar there. Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range. Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Murley misses with a body shot
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Murley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Murley throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it. Murley cracks Escobar with an open hand slap. Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top. Murley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Murley avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Escobar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murley. Murley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar. Murley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1# Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Escobar misses with a jab to the body
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut. Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Murley lands a jab to the head.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Murley's shoulder, as Murley tries to avoid the shot. Escobar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Escobar walks into a stiff left hand from Murley. Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've been informed that Escobar 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. Murley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Escobar clobbers Murley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Escobar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2# Escobar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Escobar looks to land a left hand but Murley moved out of range nicely.#KD2# Escobar drops Murley with a left and a right! Oh, Murley is hurt - Escobar dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2# Murley is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. What's Murley going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Murley is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it. Murley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Murley is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it. #SU2# Escobar decides to stand back up. Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Murley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Braulio Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Escobar misses with a wild body shot. Nice jab there from Murley. #T4# Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Murley scores with a body shot.
Escobar misses with a left hand and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar. Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab. Murley misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley moves out of range as Escobar strikes. A jab from Murley misses. Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Murley misses the target. Murley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Escobar misses with a body shot
and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body. 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 Scott Murley will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Murley cracks Escobar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab. Escobar stuns Murley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Escobar wants to counter the offense by Murley and move into the clinch position. Murley ducks under a wild hook from Escobar. Murley is looking to counter punch. Murley thows a left - swing and a miss! Murley defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand. Escobar scores with a punch to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobar scrambles back to his feet. No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Escobar misses. Murley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.#T1# Murley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Murley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head. Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot. Scott Murley is winning the standup battle so far. Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar. An attempted straight right counter from Murley misses the target. Escobar scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Escobar misses and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Escobar misses with a hook
and Murley counters with a lovely shot to the body. Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Murley throws a combination that misses and Escobar counters with a straight right hand. Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Escobar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murley. Murley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target. Escobar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Murley is looking to counter punch. Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Escobar misses with a left hand and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Murley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Escobar misses with a straight left. Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Murley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar. Escobar misses with a looping right. Murley is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Murley moves away from the strike by Escobar. #T3# Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot. Nice body punch from Escobar. Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range. Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Murley's belly button to the back. Escobar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT# That has opened up Braulio Escobar's cut even more. Good shot there by Murley. Escobar misses with an uppercut
enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab. Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab. Escobar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nice uppercut there from Escobar. Escobar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Escobar cracks a nice hook into Murley's ribs.#T4# Murley misses with a hook. Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Murley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice defenses there by Murley. Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand. Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Murley's head back.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range. Escobar takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braulio Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley. Escobar looks to throw the jab but Murley is out of range. Escobar jabs at Murley's body. Escobar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Escobar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Murley throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand. Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. Murley scores with a jab. Escobar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily. Murley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Murley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Murley throws a low kick, looking for Escobar's leg but Escobar calmly moves out of range. #T1# Escobar throws a body punch but Murley moves out of range. Murley misses with a hook. Escobar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murley on the side of the head. Escobar slips a straight right by Murley. Murley connects with a body shot that sends Escobar's belly button to the back. Murley misses the shot to the body. Escobar misses the jab. A swing and a miss from Escobar. An attempted straight right counter from Murley misses the target. Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Murley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Murley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2# Murley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar at a distance.
Murley throws a nice looking combination but Escobar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Escobar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Murley slips a jab from Escobar. This has been an exciting period of action! Murley lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Murley moves into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land. Murley lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Escobar throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily. Murley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Escobar misses with a right hand and Murley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Escobar throws a series of punches but Murley moves out of range. Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Escobar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Escobar misses with a right hand and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC# Escobar is rocked! Murley throws an overhand right that drops Escobar like a sack of potatoes! Murley dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley!
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Pride FC 65
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1# Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Goldberg slips under a jab. Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murley moves away from the strike by Goldberg. Goldberg throws a body punch but Murley moves out of range. Goldberg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murley if he has to take too many more of those.
Goldberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Goldberg misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet. Goldberg is trying to counter with his kicks. Murley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Goldberg jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goldberg misses with an uppercut
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand. Murley misses with a straight left. Murley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldberg. Murley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Goldberg misses with a hook. Murley ducked under it nicely. Murley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1# Murley lands with an uppercut that bounces Goldberg off the cage and back into range. Goldberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murley eats them both and turns towards Goldberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg throws an off balance right hand
and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target. Goldberg misses with a few strikes there.
Goldberg misses with the combination.
Goldberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Goldberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murley back to the cage. Goldberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A slow jab from Murley misses its intended target. Goldberg throws a counter combo. Goldberg misses with a body kick.#T2# Goldberg throws a head kick that Murley semi-blocks.
Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It looked like Murley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Murley throws a body shot but no joy. Goldberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murley throws a big counter combination but Goldberg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Murley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldberg. Goldberg connects with a single shot there. Goldberg swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Murley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Murley jabbing away but nothing is landing. Goldberg misses with a body kick. Goldberg throws a right and a left that both miss. Goldberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Goldberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Goldberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3# Goldberg throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Goldberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Goldberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Murley misses with a body shot.
Murley slips a jab and a cross from Goldberg.
Murley avoids the body shot from Goldberg.
Murley throws a lazy right hand but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Murley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldberg. Goldberg misses with a straight left. Goldberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murley misses with a hook. Goldberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murley throws out the jab. Goldberg thinks about the counter body kick.#T4# Goldberg keeps Murley at a distance using the push kick. Murley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goldberg back to the cage. Murley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goldberg throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Murley counters with a straight right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Murley as he connects with a hook. Murley throws a leg kick that misses. Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Murley scores with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet. Murley backing away here, and Goldberg unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Goldberg throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. Murley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldberg on the side of the head. Goldberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A jab from Goldberg misses. Murley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldberg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Murley lands a jab to the nose. Murley misses with a lunging right hand
letting Goldberg counter with a right hand. Goldberg throws the kick towards the body but Murley avoids it. Goldberg throws a low kick but Murley avoids it. Goldberg throws a lazy head kick and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Murley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goldberg. Goldberg misses with a wild body shot. Murley checks a leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Goldberg 's head but he takes it in his stride. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley throws a jab when Goldberg was well out of range. Goldberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Goldberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murley's hands. Murley misses with a wild combination.
Goldberg is looking to land body kicks. An attempted straight right counter from Murley misses the target.#T1# A decent looking cross lands there for Goldberg. Goldberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Goldberg throws a body shot but no joy. Goldberg thows a body kick. Murley tries to catch it but that hurt him. Murley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Murley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Murley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldberg. Murley avoids the body shot from Goldberg.
Murley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Goldberg throws a series of punches but Murley moves out of range. Bill Goldberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD# Murley lands a left and a right that send Goldberg crashing to the mat, dazed. Murley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Goldberg is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Goldberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Murley finish him? Murley darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Goldberg's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Murley before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Murley!
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Event:
Pride FC 57
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1# Murley lands with a cross. Feti throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. Feti throws a front kick aimed at Murley's knee but Murley avoids it well. Murley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Feti misses with a body shot
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Feti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Murley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Feti throws a head kick but Murley moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Feti connects with a jab. Feti throws a body shot but no joy. Feti takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action! Feti lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut.#T1# Feti throws a leg kick that misses. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Feti. Murley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Feti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murley counter with a right hand. Murley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Feti momentarily.
Murley looks to throw the jab but Feti is out of range. Feti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feti throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Murley misses the target. Feti throws a big shot that misses. Feti throws a chopping leg kick but Murley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2# Feti swings away with a leg kick that misses. Feti connects with the punch. Murley takes a swing at Feti's ribcage but misses. Murley misses with a straight left. A clash of legs there as Murley blocks the low kick. Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feti.
Murley misses with a hook to the body
and Feti counters with a thumping low kick. Murley ducks under a wild hook from Feti. Feti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murley.#T3# Murley lands with an overhand left. The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Feti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley. Murley connects with a nice looking jab.
Feti thows a leg kick but Murley checks it and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Feti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murley connects with a body shot. Murley throws a shot from downtown. Feti moves away and avoids it. Murley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Feti under the eye. Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feti manages to avoid it. It seemed like Feti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4# Murley misses with a looping left. Feti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away. Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Feti throws a body shot but no joy. Feti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Feti. Murley avoids the body shot from Feti.
Murley is looking to counter punch. Feti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Feti is looking to chop away at Murley's legs. Murley is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Murley tries to bum rush Feti with a series of wild strikes but Feti uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Feti misses with a kick to the body.
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 Scott Murley will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scott Murley'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. #R2# Murley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Feti. Feti punishes Murley's body with a nice straight punch. A combination from Feti does no damage. Feti misses with a double jab
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand. Feti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murley throws out the jab. Feti throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley slips under a jab. Feti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Murley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Feti sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Murley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Feti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Feti connects with a jab. Feti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Feti throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. Feti swings away with a leg kick that misses. Feti slips a jab from Murley. A big left from Murley misses. Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Feti is just out of range. Feti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2# Murley throws a hook to the side of Feti's head but Feti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Murley punishes Feti's body with a nice straight punch. Feti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Feti getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Feti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Feti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Feti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Feti missing with a left hand there. Murley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Feti slips under a jab. A little jabbing left from Feti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3# Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feti.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Feti - that will leave a mark!
Feti throws a poor cross that misses
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Murley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Murley cracks a nice hook into Feti's ribs. Murley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Feti throws a head kick that misses. Feti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Feti misses with a looping right.#T4# The fighters circling - Feti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Donk. Murley catches Feti right on the button with a cross. Feti throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sione Feti seems to be getting the better of the standup. Murley defending well as Feti loads up on a big left hand. Murley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murley misses the shot to the body. Murley blocks a head kick by Feti.
A little feinted left hand from Murley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murley misses with a right hand and Feti counters with a stiff right hand. Feti throws a head kick that misses. Murley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Feti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Feti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sione Feti will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Feti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Feti. Murley scores with a shot to the body.
Murley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murley connects with a body shot. Murley getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Feti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Feti throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Feti throws out a loose jab but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it. Feti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murley. That did some damage! Feti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1# Feti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murley throws out the jab. Feti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murley sizes up Feti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A slapping leg kick lands for Feti.
Murley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Feti throws a sloppy body shot
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut. Feti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. Murley throws out a powerful jab. Feti lands a jab to the head.
#T2# Murley lands with a right hand. #ROC# Feti is rocked! Murley connects with a nice looking jab.
Feti is still on wobbly legs! Can Murley finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Feti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Murley throws a shot from downtown. Feti moves away and avoids it. Feti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murley with a body shot. Feti staying out of range there. Murley throws a body punch but Feti moves out of range. Feti seems to have recovered his senses. Feti fails to land with a series of punches.
Murley cracks Feti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Feti slips a straight right by Murley. Feti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Murley takes a swing at Feti's ribcage but misses. #T3# Murley slips a jab from Feti. Murley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Feti manages to circle out of the way. Feti avoids the body shot from Murley.
Feti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Feti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murley checks it well. It looked like Murley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Feti. Murley throws a shot from downtown. Feti moves away and avoids it. Feti moves into range and connects with a jab. Murley lands a jab. A nice combination there by Feti.
Feti throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4# Feti sizes up Murley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Feti. Murley misses with a hook to the body
and Feti counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Feti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murley scores with a jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Feti.
Murley connects with a jab. Feti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Murley throws an off balance right hand
and Feti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sione Feti. Well Feti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sione Feti! A very excited looking Sione Feti 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. Scott Murley was interviewed post fight and said '
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Event:
EMP Toivonen vs Marceau
Date: Sep 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Zaidi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zaidi showed some decent athleticism there. Murley wants to get back to full guard. Murley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaidi on the ground. Zaidi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Zaidi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Murley keeping hold of Zaidi's head, controlling as best he can. Murley wants to get back to full guard. Zaidi working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Zaidi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murley has managed to free his arm - good work. Murley taking some punishment here, with Zaidi in his half guard. Zaidi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Zaidi trying to mount his opponent but Murley defends it. Zaidi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murley defending well though. Murley tries to roll over but Zaidi keeps him under control.#T1# Murley is working hard here to advance position. Zaidi thows a huge punch but Murley dodges it nicely.
Zaidi working the head and body with strikes. Zaidi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Murley is looking to improve his position.
Zaidi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Zaidi lands strikes from half guard. Murley wants to control but Zaidi is keeping busy and won't allow it. Murley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Zaidi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# 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. Zaidi connects with a nice short shot to Murley's temple. Murley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Murley wants to control but Zaidi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Murley makes his way to full guard, as Zaidi worked for a kimura.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Murley managing to control the position. Zaidi is working Murley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Zaidi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Murley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaidi is one step ahead there. Zaidi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Murley pulls Zaidi in close to prevent any damage. Murley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Zaidi being controlled here momentarily. Zaidi landing with the ground and pound. Zaidi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Zaidi lands a couple of elbows. Zaidi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Murley wants to sweep here but Zaidi controlling him for the moment. Zaidi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Murley pulls Zaidi in to control the position. Murley keeping full guard, as Zaidi tries to pass. Zaidi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murley's head.#T4# Zaidi working some strikes from top position. Murley looking for a sweep. Not yet Murley, not yet. Murley is pulling down on Zaidi's head. It's preventing any offense from Zaidi, at least for the moment. Zaidi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Murley pulls Zaidi in close to his closed guard and prevents Zaidi from doing any damage or advancing position. Zaidi throwing strikes but missing. Zaidi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Zaidi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zaidi trying to control the position from guard on top but Murley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaidi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Zaidi with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohsin Zaidi dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Murley throws a jab when Zaidi was well out of range. Zaidi has a takedown stuffed. Murley lands with a hook. Zaidi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT# It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut. Murley misses the shot to the body. Zaidi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A big right from Murley misses. Mohsin Zaidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zaidi. Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaidi was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A combination from Murley does no damage. Zaidi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Murley leaves Zaidi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Scott Murley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohsin Zaidi. Murley connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1# Murley blocks a leg kick. It looked like Murley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Zaidi tries to land a leg kick but Murley saw it coming and moves away.
Zaidi tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaidi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaidi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Murley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murley wants it to stay on the feet. Zaidi tries for a takedown but Murley circles away easily and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zaidi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Zaidi throws a leg kick enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab. Zaidi misses the shot to the body. Zaidi misses with a kick to the body and Murley counters with a nice body shot. Zaidi throws a half hearted mid kick. Zaidi misses with a double jab.
#T2# Zaidi misses with a leg kick. Zaidi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Murley is looking to counter punch. Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaidi throws out the jab. Murley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaidi ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Nice uppercut lands for Murley. That snapped Zaidi's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaidi. Murley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Murley is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Zaidi gets off balance looking for a body kick and Murley counters with a lovely shot to the body. Scott Murley is winning the standup battle so far. Murley blocks a low kick nicely. Zaidi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Murley throws a series of punches but Zaidi avoids them all with ease. A swing and a miss from Murley. Murley lands a jab.#T3# Zaidi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Zaidi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zaidi throws a shot to the body.
Zaidi throws a half hearted mid kick. Murley throwing a counter right hand but Zaidi manages to avoid it. Zaidi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Murley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Murley enables Zaidi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Zaidi is fighting to break Murley's control of his arms but Murley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Zaidi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Murley controls Zaidi momentarily but Zaidi frees himself. Murley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaidi. #T4# Murley is trying to control the position but Zaidi postures up. Zaidi stopping the sweep attempt from Murley. Murley pulls Zaidi in to control the position. Zaidi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zaidi working his ground and pound in the gym. Zaidi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zaidi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Murley controls Zaidi momentarily but Zaidi frees himself. Murley 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. Zaidi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Zaidi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murley swivels though and keeps the full guard. Murley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scott Murley will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mohsin Zaidi's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Zaidi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murley circles away. Zaidi misses with a right hand and Murley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Murley lands with a nice body punch. Zaidi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaidi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Murley is looking to counter punch.#TD2# Zaidi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Murley is looking for a sweep. Zaidi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Murley is trying to maintain the position but Zaidi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Zaidi is working for a kimura but Murley is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley has his hands clasped together around Zaidi's back. He's all about the action.#T1# Zaidi not landing any meaningful shots this time. Murley is trying to control but can't.
Zaidi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ground and pound from Zaidi. Murley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaidi. Murley is trying to get back to full guard. Murley regains full guard. Nicely done. Zaidi scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Murley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Murley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Zaidi distracts Murley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Zaidi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2# Zaidi cracks Murley with a solid left hand.#ROC2# Murley is rocked! Murley keeping moving, preventing Zaidi from controlling successfully. Oh Murley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Murley seems to have got his legs back now. Murley wants to sweep here but Zaidi controlling him for the moment. Zaidi scoring with punches to the head and body. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murley is on top in guard.
#REVR# Murley preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Zaidi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murley looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# Zaidi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murley is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Zaidi is looking for a triangle but Murley pushes his legs off easily.
Murley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Zaidi working for a triangle but Murley defends it easily.
Murley preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Zaidi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Murley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zaidi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Murley won't allow Zaidi to sweep him here. #SUB2# Zaidi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Zaidi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Murley stays in close to Zaidi's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Mohsin Zaidi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Zaidi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohsin Zaidi! Our winner, Mohsin Zaidi, 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.
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Event:
EMP Zulu vs Tower 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1# Snus jabbing away but nothing is landing. Snus walks into a left hand. Murley cracks Snus with a right hand to the side of the head. Snus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Snus looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range. Snus throws a shot to the body.
Murley throws a body shot but no joy. Murley thuds his right hand into Snus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Murley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Snus misses with a wild body shot. Murley lands with a hook. Snus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Snus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2# Snus lands a big right hand that sends Murley crashing to the mat! Snus stays standing though and waves Murley back to his feet!#CUT2# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Snus dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Murley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Murley looks up at the clock. Bad move! Snus lands a right hand from hell, dropping Murley. Snus pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). General Snus! A very excited looking General Snus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
EMP Allen vs Marceau
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1# A big left from Murley misses. Brent moves away from the strike by Murley. Brent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murley misses with a looping left. A low kick from Murley is predictable there and Brent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Brent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley. The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brent looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Murley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like David Brent has been cut. Brent staying out of range there. Murley misses the body punch and Brent counters with a straight right hand. Brent takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murley misses with a looping right. A swing and a miss from Murley. As Murley looks to move away, Brent throws a big counter combo but Murley just gets out of the way. Murley throws a lazy right hand but Brent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murley throws a body shot but no joy. Murley throws out a loose jab but Brent uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1# Murley thuds a left hand into Brent's body. Murley cracks a nice hook into Brent's ribs. Murley misses with a body punch
and Brent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Brent. The fighters circle momentarily. Brent darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Murley misses with a straight left. Brent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murley works Brent's body with a nice hook. Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brent. Murley throws a big shot that misses. Murley throws a body punch but Brent moves out of range. Murley throws a looping overhand right but Brent ducks down to avoid it. Brent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brent moves away. Brent walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Brent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murley. A little feinted left hand from Brent on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Murley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Murley lands an overhand right. Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Murley throws a lazy body kick letting Brent counter with a right hand. Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Brent's shoulder, as Brent tries to avoid the shot. Murley tries to bum rush Brent with a series of wild strikes but Brent uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Brent was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Murley throws a hook but Brent blocks it. A little feinted left hand from Brent on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Murley throws a shot from downtown. Brent moves away and avoids it. Brent swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Murley misses with a hook. Murley avoids the head kick by Brent.
Murley scores with a sloppy right hand. Brent should have avoided that one. Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Brent gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3# Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Brent.
#BC# Brent breaks from the clinch.
Brent scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Brent lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Murley misses with a hook. Brent ducked under it nicely. Brent is looking to counter punch. A slow jab from Murley misses its intended target. Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brent manages to avoid it. Murley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Murley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Brent misses with an uppercut. Brent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Murley misses with a looping right. Brent takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. This has been an exciting period of action! Murley jabbing away but nothing is landing. Brent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4# Brent takes a body punch but keeps moving. Brent throws a head kick but Murley moves out of range.
Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Brent is just out of range. Murley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Murley connects with a nice looking jab.
Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brent. Murley throws a poor cross that misses
and Brent counters with a lovely straight right hand! A big right from Murley misses. Brent is looking to counter punch. Brent is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Brent avoids the body shot from Murley.
Brent defending well as Murley loads up on a big left hand. Brent avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brent. Murley swings for the body but Brent moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Murley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Brent slips under a jab. It looked like Brent wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Brent moves out of range of the strikes. Murley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Murley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murley is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Brent Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Murley is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Brent! A very excited looking David Brent rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
EMP Gagnon Vs Toivonen
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1# Murley slips a straight right by Hole. Hole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hole throws an overhand right that lands on Murley's shoulder, as Murley tries to avoid the shot. Murley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hole is landing a low percentage of strikes. Murley throws a good cross that connects.
Murley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hole throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hole connects with a body shot that sends Murley's belly button to the back. Hole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hole throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Nice cross by Murley. Murley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hole throws a big shot that misses. Murley thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murley connects with a right hand. Hole shakes it off. Hole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley. Hole looks for the body kick but Murley saw that one coming. #T1# Hole misses with a body shot
and Murley counters with a nice body shot. Hole connects with a crisp jab. Hole looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range. Hole just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hole throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murley counter with a right hand. Hole misses with a hook to the body
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut. Murley slips a straight right by Hole. Hole misses with a looping right. Hole seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Hole throws a quick inside leg kick. Hole throws a jab but it's blocked by Murley. Hole misses the jab. Harry Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hole tries to land a body kick and Murley counters with a one-two to the body. Murley throws a hook but Hole avoids it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hole lands with a nice body punch. Murley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Hole misses with an uppercut. Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hole with a body shot.#T2# Murley lands with an overhand left. Hole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Hole's shoulder, as Hole tries to avoid the shot. Hole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hole misses with the body kick and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Murley looks to land a right hand but Hole moved out of range. Hole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley throws a body punch but Hole moves out of range. Hole pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hole misses with an uppercut
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3# Hole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Murley works Hole's body with a nice hook. Hole misses with a right hand letting Murley counter with a right hand. Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Murley throws out a counter right but Hole avoids it with no problem. Hole misses with a shot to the body and Murley counters with a straight right hand. Hole loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch. Murley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hole misses with a wild body shot. Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hole with a body shot. Murley throws a right hand that misses
and Hole counters with a good low kick that Murley was not able to check. Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hole is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Murley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hole misses with a body shot
and Hole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hole throws a right hand that misses
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hole with a body shot.#T4# Nice defenses there by Murley. Hole punishes Murley's body with a nice straight punch. Murley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hole throws an off balance right hand
and Murley counters with a lovely straight right hand! The fighters circle momentarily. Hole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Donk. Hole catches Murley right on the button with a cross. Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hole throws out the jab. Murley tries to bum rush Hole with a series of wild strikes but Hole uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hole on the wrong end of a nice jab. Murley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hole lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hole throws a half hearted mid kick. Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here. A leg kick checked by Murley. Murley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hole in his tracks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Hole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murley misses with a hook. Hole ducked under it nicely. A big right from Hole misses. Scott Murley seems to be getting the better of the standup. A big right from Murley misses. Hole throws a leg kick that is checked and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley throws a hook but Hole avoids it easily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hole, right into the meat.
Hole has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Hole lands a jab. Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hole misses with the body kick and Hole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hole throws a wild body kick that Murley sees coming a mile off. Murley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hole counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Hole forces Murley back against the cage and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Murley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hole.#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Hole. Murley misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murley. Murley misses with some punches.
Hole blocking some punches.
#BC2# Murley breaks from the clinch.
Hole takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses. Hole throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily. Hole just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hole throws out the jab. Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hole moves away. Hole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Murley cracks Hole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hole throws a body shot but no joy. Hole looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hole pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Good work by Murley as he checks the leg kick. Murley moves out of range as Hole throws a body kick.
Hole misses with a straight right. Hole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Murley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hole lands an overhand right. A big left from Murley misses. A jab from Hole misses. Hole throws a body punch but Murley moves out of range. Murley slips a jab from Hole. Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Murley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murley counters with a left to the body. Murley swats away the attempt to clinch by Hole. Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3# Hole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it. A punch combination from Murley misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hole 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 Murley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A combination from Murley does no damage. Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hole avoids the body shot from Murley.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hole. Hole misses with a left hand and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hole misses with a straight left. A little jabbing left from Murley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hole scores with the left hand. Murley knows he should have avoided that one. Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away.#T4# A kick lands to the mid section there for Hole. Murley moves out of range of the strikes. Murley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murley moves out of range of the strikes. Murley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hole swings widly with a right hand
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hole ducks under a wild hook from Murley. A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target. Hole throws a low kick but Murley avoids it. Hole throws a poor cross that misses
and Murley counters with a straight right hand. The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hole avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Murley throws a big shot that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Hole. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet. Hole misses with a hook. Murley throws out a counter right but Hole avoids it with no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Hole will probably get the nod. That's time! Hole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# A big right from Murley misses. Hole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murley on the side of the head. Hole throws a leg kick but Murley checks it. Hole throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hole misses with a straight left. Murley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Both fighters circling a little - Hole finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Murley misses with a hook. Hole ducked under it nicely. Murley missing with a left hand there. Hole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Murley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Murley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley misses with an uppercut. Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hole staying out of range there. The fighters circling - Hole throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Murley misses with a shot to the body and Hole counters with a nice body shot. Hole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Hole misses and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murley cracks Hole with a right hand to the side of the head. Murley slips under a jab.#CL# Hole has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Murley as the two fighters clinch.
Murley blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murley. Murley lands a nice uppercut. Murley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murley backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good body shot from Murley.
#BC2# Murley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Murley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hole. Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# Hole throws the kick towards the body but Murley avoids it. Murley throws out a loose jab but Hole uses good head movement to avoid it. Good work by Murley as he checks the leg kick. Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Murley takes a swing at Hole's ribcage but misses. Hole tries to land a front kick but Murley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hole lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Hole and Murley counters with a stiff right hand. An inside leg kick from Hole misses. Murley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hole swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
#T3# Nice defenses there by Murley. Hole moves out of range as Murley strikes. Murley ducks under a wild hook from Hole. Hole throws a jab when Murley was well out of range. Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away. It seemed like Murley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hole delivers a nice body kick. Hole sizes up Murley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hole swings away with a leg kick that misses. Murley slips under a jab. Hole misses with a lunging right hand
and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
Murley blocks a low kick nicely. Murley misses with a straight left. Murley takes a swing at Hole's ribcage but misses. #T4# Hole misses with a right hand and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Murley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hole in his tracks. Murley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hole looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Hole throws a right hand that misses
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hole misses with a left hand and Murley counters with a straight right hand. Hole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley. Hole throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murley counter with a right hand. Hole misses with a body punch
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hole misses with a left hand and Murley counters with a stiff right hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Murley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hole lands a nice hook to Murley's body. Murley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hole takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Murley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Murley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Murley! After winning the bout, Scott Murley 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:
EMP Toivonen Vs Allen
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1# Murley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Some wild striking there from Peterson.
Peterson dips to his left and cracks Murley with an uppercut! Peterson wants to clinch. Murley misses with a looping right. Peterson tries to clinch up. Peterson missing with a left hand there. Murley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Murley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peterson connects with a right hand. Murley shakes it off. Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL# Peterson rushes Murley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Peterson takes a shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Peterson lands a body punch. Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Murley misses with a hook from the clinch. Peterson prevents the takedown attempt.
Murley misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Murley manages to break the clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but Murley is having none of it. Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peterson with a body shot. Peterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight. Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Decent striking displayed by Murley there. Peterson ducks right into an uppercut from Murley. Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range. Peterson blocks a jab. Peterson is looking to counter the offense by Murley and move into the clinch. Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet. Peterson tries to clinch there but Murley circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murley! But no joy. Peterson wants to clinch.#T2# Peterson connects with the punch. Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Good standup being displayed there by Peterson as he connects with a hook. 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! Peterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murley's hands. Murley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Peterson cracks a nice hook into Murley's ribs.#CL# Peterson rushes Murley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Murley manages to break the clinch.
Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murley. Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range. Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Murley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3# A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target. Peterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Murley throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Peterson scores with the left hand. Murley knows he should have avoided that one. Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet. Murley throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it. Murley throws a big shot that misses. Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Peterson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL# Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it. Peterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murley misses with some punches.
#T4# Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murley avoids a wild elbow strike from Peterson. Peterson stops a takedown attempt from Murley.
George Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Murley. Murley is trying to break free. Murley digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank. Murley is looking for a takedown. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murley can't break the clinch.
Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it. Peterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Murley. Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murley backwards. Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside. Peterson lands a nice uppercut. A knee to the head by Peterson.
Murley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Peterson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley. George Peterson is winning the standup battle so far. Murley misses with a looping left. Peterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murley at a distance.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Peterson misses the body punch letting Murley counter with a right hand. Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Murley circles away.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it. Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murley has time to react. Peterson walks into a stiff left hand from Murley. Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there. Murley misses with a straight right. Peterson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murley manages to circle out of the way. Murley lands with a hook. Peterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Peterson needs to keep his hands up - Murley had a free shot at his head there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Peterson rushes Murley and presses him up against the cage.#T1# A short left from Peterson. Murley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Peterson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murley can turn it around. A battle for position here, against the cage. A short body shot lands from Peterson as the two fighters clinch.
Murley tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Murley back against the cage. Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Peterson keeps control of Murley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Murley is working for takedown but Peterson is calmly controlling the position for now. Peterson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murley pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Murley misses with some punches.
Peterson looking to throw knees to the head but Murley is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Murley.
Murley wants a takedown but no success here.
Peterson tries a knee to the head but Murley blocks it.
Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Murley lands a shot to the body.#T2# Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murleys head. Peterson misses with the head strike.
Murley tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Murley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Peterson - that landed with a thud.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but Murley blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murley. A short left from Peterson. George Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A frustrated look appears on Murley's face as he tries to break the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murley. Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Murley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
George Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Murley. Murley blocks a body shot from Peterson. #T3# Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murley. Murley blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
Murley struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike. Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murley can do to turn this around? Peterson lands a body punch. #BC2# Murley breaks from the clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but Murley is having none of it. Murley misses the shot to the body. Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Murley misses with a double jab.
Peterson ducks right into an uppercut from Murley. Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Murley circles away.
Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss. Peterson scores with a jab. Murley acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4##CL# Murley gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Murley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murley gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Murley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Murley. #BC2# Murley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Peterson landing knees to the head.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch. Peterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Murley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peterson. #CUT# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Murley avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage. Murley working some nice short punches in the clinch. Murley misses with a hook from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Murley. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that George Peterson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. 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# Peterson misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Peterson slips under a jab from Murley. Peterson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nice defenses there by Peterson. Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Peterson tries to clinch there but Murley circles away.
Peterson tries to clinch but Murley moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murley, pushing him back against the cage. Peterson blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Murley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Some wild striking there from Murley.
As Murley tries to get set, Peterson tries to push him back and clinch up but Murley manages to avoid the attempt. Murley throws a big shot that misses. Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murley has time to react. Murley connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off. Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch. Murley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peterson has time to react. Peterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Murley connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.#T2# Peterson jabs Murley right on the nose. Murley blinks but takes it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Peterson tries to clinch up.#CL# Peterson gets a clinch. Still in the clinch, Murley scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Murley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Peterson wants to clinch. Murley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson. Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peterson with a body shot. Peterson tries to clinch and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jab, jab by Peterson - just one landing. Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Murley circles away.
As Peterson backs off Murley throws a huge counter combo but Peterson manages to avoid it all. Murley throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely. #T3# Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Peterson digs a good hook to Murley's body.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peterson with a body shot. Peterson tries to clinch up but Murley circles away and keeps his distance. Peterson misses with a straight left. George Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL# Peterson moves into range and clinches up with Murley. Murley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage. Murley working aggressively here.
Murley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Peterson gets underhooks to prevent Murley's takedown attempt.
Murley tries to circle away but Peterson has him pinned against the cage. Murley is trying to push Peterson away but Peterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Scott Murley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Murley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Murley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Murley tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley. Murley misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Murley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murley. Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murley is trying to force a seperation but Peterson has the dominant position. Murley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Scott Murley. I think Peterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EMP Araujo vs Lemieux
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1# Warholm shoots in for a takedown but Murley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Warholm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murley tries to avoid it but Warholm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murley to the ground. Murley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A countering left hand to the body from Murley misses. Warholm doesn't succeed with the takedown and Murley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Murley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Warholm is landing a low percentage of strikes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terje Warholm. That's going to take a lot out of him. Warholm fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Warholm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Warholm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murley's half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley trying to control but Warholm postures up.
Murley is trying to get back to full guard.#T1# Murley is positioning himself well to prevent Warholm advancing to mount. Warholm working Murley over with strikes. Warholm prevents Murley from improving his position. Murley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Murley is pressing down on Warholm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Murley wants to sweep here but Warholm controlling him for the moment. Murley being controlled here, momentarily. Murley has control of Warholm's left arm, preventing Warholm from doing any damage. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU# Warholm stands up from guard. Let's bang! Warholm scores with a jab to the body. Murley misses with a looping right. Warholm doesn't succeed with the takedown and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Warholm tries a head kick but it misses.
Warholm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murley defends it nicely. Murley wants to counter the offense by Warholm and move into the clinch position.#T3##TD# Warholm dives in and scores a takedown into Murley's guard. Warholm trying to control but Murley is working from the bottom. Warholm stopping the sweep attempt from Murley. Murley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Warholm is now in half guard. Murley wants to get back to full guard. Warholm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murley defending well though. Murley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warholm. Murley is looking for a sweep. Warholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# Murley trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Warholm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murley has managed to free his arm - good work. Warholm is trying to control. Murley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Murley is trying to get back to full guard. Murley is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Murley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Murley is trying to get back to full guard. Murley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Murley won't allow Warholm to pass to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Warholm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Warholm darts in and clinches Murley up against the cage.#BC# Warholm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Warholm has closed the distance and engaged Murley in a clinch.
Murley lands an uppercut. Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm tries for a takedown but Murley manages to get underhooks.
Warholm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC# Warholm manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horrible takedown attempt by Warholm or perhaps it was just good defense by Murley, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terje Warholm. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Warholm moves into range and clinches up with Murley.#T1# Warholm jumps guard but Murley stands there with Warholm around his waist. Warholm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Murley. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley. Warholm is looking for a takedown. Warholm tries to pull guard but Murley forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Murley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Murley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warholm backwards. A short uppercut from Murley. #BC# Warholm breaks from the clinch.
Murley stuffs the takedown. Warholm misses with a takedown letting Murley counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.#T2##KD2# Murley cracks Warholm with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Murley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Warholm to stand back up!#ROC2# Warholm is rocked! Murley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Warholm doesn't succeed with the takedown and Murley counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL# Warholm closes the distance and clinches. Warholm jumps guard but Murley stands there with Warholm around his waist. Warholm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Murley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Warholm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2# and Murley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Warholm! Murley lets Warholm back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Oh Warholm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A head kick by Warholm misses #CL2# and Murley moves into the clinch.#T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Murley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warholm backwards. Warholm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murley.
Murley throws a big uppercut that drops Warholm! More strikes from Murley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Warholm lies dazed against the cage as Murley celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley! Scott Murley 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:
EMP Paddington vs Sainty
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1# Murley looks to land a combination. Torped sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Murley catches Torped with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Torped keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Murley clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Torped. A hook to the body from Murley.
Torped tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Torped gets through Murley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murley. Torped working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley. Murley wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torped. Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Torped.
Torped tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short uppercut from Torped. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murley. #T1# Torped pushes Murley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Torped.
A hook to the body from Torped.
#BC2# Torped breaks the clinch.
Murley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Torped lands with a right hand. Torped throws a right and a left that both miss. Murley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torped sees it coming and avoids it easily. Murley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torped swinging wildly here.
#T2# Murley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2# and Torped lands a stunning uppercut that sends Murley to the mat! #CUT2# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Torped throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Murley tries to get to full guard but Torped has control of the leg. Torped scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Murley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Torped. Murley is looking to improve his position.
Murley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Torped throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Torped thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Murley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Murley is refusing to be controlled, as Torped sits in half guard. Murley controlling the position well. Torped throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Murley controlling the position well. Murley is trying to get back to full guard. Murley gets full guard. Torped slips nicely into half guard. Torped throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Torped throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Murley is trying to get back to full guard. Torped is trying to control. Murley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Murley works his way to full guard. Good work. Murley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torped manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Murley stops Torped from standing up. Murley passes Torped's left leg - he's now in half guard. Murley wants to pass the guard but Torped is defending well. Murley is figuring out what he wants to do next. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ture Torped dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A lazy left from Torped finds it's target. A cross from Torped lands. Torped swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torped. Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Torped defending well as Murley loads up on a big left hand. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torped! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Torped on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Torped misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
A little feinted left hand from Murley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torped. Murley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torped looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Torped scores with a nice right hand.
Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torped throws out the jab. Murley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torped checks it well. Torped staying out of range there.#T2# Torped takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Murley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torped on the side of the head. Torped takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Torped blocks a jab. Good exchange - Murley coming out on top. Murley throws a hook to the side of Torped's head but Torped sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Torped looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Torped takes one on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Torped staying out of range there. Torped throws out a counter right but Murley avoids it with no problem.#T3# Murley swings widly with a right hand
and Torped counters with a straight right hand. Torped has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Torped moves out of range as Murley strikes. Torped just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Murley misses. Torped swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Murley digs a good hook to Torped's body.
Murley darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Torped throws a sloppy body shot
and Murley counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Torped gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murley.#T4# A solid leg kick lands there for Murley.
Murley connects with a single shot there. Torped slips under a jab. It seemed like Torped was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. This has been an exciting period of action! Torped scores with a nice strike. Murley moves out of range of the strikes. Torped jabbing away but nothing is landing. Murley lands an overhand right. Torped avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Torped swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Jab from Murley. Murley throws a looping overhand right but Torped ducks down to avoid it. Despite the aggression on Torped's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Murley misses with a hook. A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target. Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torped.
Torped throws out a counter right but Murley avoids it with no problem. Torped closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley throws a jab when Torped was well out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torped! But no joy. Scott Murley is winning the standup battle so far. Torped displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murley throws out the jab. #T1# A jab from Torped misses. It looked like Murley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torped. A big left from Murley misses. Torped doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL# Murley has closed the distance and engaged Torped in a clinch.
Murley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torped is keeping busy. Murley lands with a light punch inside. Torped controlling the action here for a moment.
Torped blocks a body shot from Murley. Torped pushes Murley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Torped wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Torped fails to land. Torped lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
Murley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Murley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torped moves away. Torped fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Murley misses with an uppercut. Torped saw that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Torped. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Torped throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Murley avoids the body shot from Torped.
Murley throws an off balance right hand
and Torped counters with a straight right hand. Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torped.
Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley takes a swing at Torped's ribcage but misses. Murley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Murley throws a looping overhand right but Torped ducks down to avoid it. A nice side step and Torped releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Torped staying out of range there.#T4# Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley lands a lovely overhand right. Murley throws a hook but Torped blocks it. Torped doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Torped throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley counters with a two punch combo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torped. A countering left hand to the body from Torped misses. Torped slips a straight right by Murley.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Murley showed his dominance in that final round. I think Murley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Murley! An out of breath Scott Murley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Ture Torped was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Event:
EMP Jodson vs Verygood
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1# Zaidi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murley momentarily.
Murley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaidi. Murley misses with an uppercut. Zaidi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murley's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Zaidi tries to land a body kick and Murley counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD# Zaidi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murley did well to prevent Zaidi getting side control. Murley trying to control from the bottom.
Zaidi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Zaidi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zaidi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Zaidi 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. Zaidi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zaidi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Murley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Murley keeps control of the position for the meantime. Zaidi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1# Murley is trying to stand back up but Zaidi is controlling him
Zaidi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murley's head. Murley is trying to get back to full guard. Murley is looking to control Zaidi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murley avoid being mounted? Murley tries to roll over but Zaidi keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Murley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zaidi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Zaidi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Murley tries to kick Zaidi off but Zaidi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Murley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Zaidi winds up and cracks Murley with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Zaidi passes to full mount! Murley is trying to escape the mount.
#T2# Zaidi raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. A big strike lands for Zaidi! That's really hurt Murley and he's turned his back - Zaidi keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Zaidi jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsin Zaidi! A very excited looking Mohsin Zaidi 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:
EMP Gagnon vs Murhaa
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Zexi gets a double leg takedown into Murley's guard. Zexi wants to control from the top but Murley keeps moving. Zexi stopping the sweep attempt from Murley. Murley has Zexi pulled in close to control his posture. Murley wants to stand but Zexi is controlling the position. Zexi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Zexi content to stall in guard here. Murley managing to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zexi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Zexi chips away with some ground and pound. Zexi preventing the sweep. #T1# Murley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Murley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zexi connects with a couple of short punches. Zexi throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Murley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Zexi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zexi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Zexi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murley's head. Zexi is in close to Murley's body, working some short punches and elbows. Zexi stands up over Murley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murley can do anything to dispel that myth. Zexi distracts Murley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Murley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zexi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2# Murley has his hands on Zexi's head, controlling the position. Zexi throws a big elbow that misses. Zexi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Murley is controlling Zexi's posture. Murley trying to keep a closed guard but Zexi is proving a slippery customer.
Murley wants to sweep but no luck. Murley is looking to stand up but Zexi isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Murley pulls Zexi in close to his closed guard and prevents Zexi from doing any damage or advancing position. Zexi stopping the sweep attempt from Murley.#T3# Zexi scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Murley wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment. Zexi is in close to Murley's body, working some short punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zexi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murley's head. Zexi wants to control from the top but Murley keeps moving. Zexi is really struggling to control Murley but he's trying to hold on to the position. Zexi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murley's head. Murley tries to land a sweep but no joy. Murley keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully. Zexi landing with the ground and pound. Zexi lands a couple of digs. Murley trying to control the position.
#T4# Zexi passes Murley's left leg - he's now in half guard. Murley is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Zexi. Murley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zexi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Zexi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Murley is desperately trying to improve his position but Zexi has a good base and remains in mount. 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! Zexi scoring with strikes but Murley is staying in there. Oooh a big shot lands for Zexi! Murley is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dai Zexi! Dai Zexi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Openweight Semi Finals
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1# Visigoth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT# It looks like Alaric Visigoth has been cut. Visigoth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Murley throws a shot to the body.
#TD2# Visigoth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Murley is pulling down on Visigoth's head to control his posture. Visigoth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murley swivels though and keeps the full guard. Murley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Murley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Visigoth tries to get to full guard but Murley has control of the leg. Visigoth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2# Visigoth looking for submissions off his back. Visigoth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murley lands a nice short elbow.#T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Visigoth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Visigoth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murley defends it easily. Murley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Visigoth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Murley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC# Visigoth is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Alaric Visigoth's cut even more. Murley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Visigoth is still in real trouble! Can Murley finish him? Murley gets to his feet and stands over Visigoth, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Visigoth felt that one! Murley unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Visigoth from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley! Scott Murley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Alaric Visigoth spoke after the fight, saying 'I know this is loss and my opponent was better today, but I would still like to thank both my sponsors Evil Empire Nutrition and Phantom Fight Wear who make my training possible and have faith in my skill. '.
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Event:
TGC 84
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1# Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marceau misses the body punch and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marceau throws out a leg kick but Murley moves out of range and Marceau only half commits. Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Marceau's shoulder, as Marceau tries to avoid the shot. Marceau looks like he wants to counter punch here. Murley misses with a body shot.
Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley throws a body punch but Marceau moves out of range. Marceau throws out a loose jab but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it. Decent striking displayed by Murley there. Marceau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Murley is looking to wear down Marceau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley throws a lazy uppercut
and Marceau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Murley lands with a hook. Marceau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A jab from Marceau misses. Murley misses the jab. Marceau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1# Murley misses the shot to the body. Marceau takes one to the side of the head.
Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley tests Marceau's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice jab there from Marceau. Marceau looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range. Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Marceau is just out of range. Marceau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Murley lands the left hand. It looks like Murley has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Marceau throws a low kick but Murley moves out of range easily. Murley is looking to counter the offense by Marceau and move into the clinch. A slow jab from Murley misses its intended target. A countering left hand to the body from Marceau misses. Marceau throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Murley misses with a straight left. Despite the aggression on Marceau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Marceau tries to bum rush Murley with a series of wild strikes but Murley uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Murley tests Marceau's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marceau. Murley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Marceau loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch. Murley throws a body punch but Marceau moves out of range. #CL2# Marceau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Murley misses with the head strike.
Marceau misses with a short punch on the inside. Murley tries to work over Marceau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Marceau. Marceau misses with a punch to the body.
Murley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marceau backwards. Marceau misses with some punches.
Marceau tries to throw a body punch but Murley avoids it by throwing Marceau back against the cage. Murley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Marceau.
#T3# A short left from Marceau. Marceau working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marceau. Murley lands with a light punch inside. Murley lands a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Marceau fails to land. Marceau scores with a shot to the side of Murley's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Marceau. A head punch blocked on the inside by Marceau. Marceau tries to throw a body punch but Murley avoids it by throwing Marceau back against the cage. Marceau prevents a body shot from Murley. Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Marceau breaks the clinch.
Marceau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murley throws a right hand that misses
and Marceau counters with a nice uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. Marceau does a little dance to reset his feet. 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! Murley misses the shot to the body. Murley jabbing away but nothing is landing. Murley thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# Marceau connects with a crisp jab. Marceau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Murley looks to land a left hand but Marceau moved out of range nicely. Marceau throws a body kick that misses. Marceau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murley circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Marceau has managed to clinch.
Marceau lands a right hand. Murley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right handed body shot lands from Marceau.
Murley blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marceau. Marceau struggles to land a body shot inside as Murley controls his hands.
Murley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marceau lands with a right to the head. Murley blocking some punches.
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 Scott Murley will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# A slapping leg kick lands for Marceau.
Marceau slips a jab from Murley. Marceau wants to counter the offense by Murley and move into the clinch position. Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target. Marceau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Murley looks to throw the jab but Marceau is out of range. Marceau throws out a counter right but Murley avoids it with no problem. Marceau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marceau throws out the jab. Marceau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marceau throws a hook to the side of Murley's head but Murley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Murley has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Murley. Murley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marceau lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marceau working aggressively here.
Scott Murley has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1# Murley misses with some punches.
Murley misses with a punch to the body.
Murley works on Marceau's body with a couple of short punches. Murley tries to work over Marceau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Murley breaks the clinch.
Murley throws a hook to the side of Marceau's head but Marceau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Marceau throws a leg kick but Murley sees it coming and checks it nicely. Murley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Murley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marceau pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Murley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marceau can do to turn this around? Murley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Murley misses with a straight right. Marceau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marceau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away. Marceau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Marceau throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. #T2# Marceau clobbers Murley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Murley avoids the body shot from Marceau.
Marceau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marceau lands a leg kick that knocks Murley off balance momentarily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marceau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murley. Marceau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Marceau. Murley walks into a straight right hand from Marceau. A decent looking cross lands there for Marceau. Marceau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marceau scrambles back to his feet. Marceau throws a sloppy body shot
#CL# and Murley counters by clinching up. Marceau lands a right hand. Murley lands on the inside with an uppercut. Marceau tries to work over Murley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Marceau pushes Murley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The referee calls for Marceau to work.
Marceau struggles to land a body shot inside as Murley controls his hands.
Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Marceau uses good head movement to avoid it. Marceau misses with a punch on the inside.
Marceau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Murley misses with a short punch on the inside. Murley misses with some punches.
Murley scores with a nice hook to the head. Murley is struggling to control the position. A shot in the inside from Marceau. Marceau blocking some punches.
Marceau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murley prevents a body shot from Marceau. A short right from Marceau on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Marceau. Marceau lands a nice uppercut. Marceau scores with a nice hook to the head. Murley lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land. Murley lands with a light punch inside. Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Marceau controls the action.
Marceau tries to throw a body punch but Murley avoids it by throwing Marceau back against the cage. Marceau lands a shot to the body. Marceau misses with a short punch on the inside. Marceau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murley or not. Marceau misses with a short punch on the inside. Marceau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marceau lands a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice body punch from Marceau - that landed with a thud.
Marceau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marceau scores with a nice hook to the head. Murley blocking some punches.
Marceau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murleys head. A nice right hand lands inside from Marceau. Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marceau is leaning against Murley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Marceau tries to work over Murley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jean-Claude Marceau will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# A slow jab from Marceau misses its intended target. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Murley. Murley connects with the punch. Murley throws a lazy uppercut
and Marceau counters with a nice uppercut. Murley clobbers Marceau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley. Murley scores with a jab to the jaw. Murley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley staying out of range there. Murley on the wrong end of a nice jab. Murley cracks Marceau with a right hand to the side of the head. Murley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Marceau lands a nice hook to Murley's body. Murley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# Marceau just misses with a punch to the body.
Marceau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Marceau misses. Murley lands a head shot. A jab from Marceau misses. Marceau connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murley. Murley circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marceau feints and then cracks Murley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murley down. Marceau slips under a jab. Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Murley swings widly with a right hand
letting Marceau counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Murley swings for the body but Marceau moves out of range.
#T2# Marceau throws a leg kick that misses. Murley misses with a hook. A cross from Marceau lands.#ROC2# Murley is rocked! Marceau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley. Marceau digs a good body shot into Murley's ribs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marceau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murley. Murley moves out of range of the body kick. Marceau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Marceau throws a leg kick which misses Murley's front leg but catches the back leg as Murley tries to avoid it. Marceau cracks a nice hook into Murley's ribs. Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it. Murley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marceau counters with a stiff right hand. #T3# Marceau slips a jab from Murley. Marceau defending well as Murley loads up on a big left hand. Marceau looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marceau now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Marceau misses with a looping right. Marceau moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2# Marceau clinches. Murley digs a right hand underneath Marceau's ribcage. Marceau let out a lung full of air as it connected. Murley prevents a body shot from Marceau. Murley blocks a body shot from Marceau. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley. Murley tries to work over Marceau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Murley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murley misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Murley takes a swing at Marceau's ribcage but misses. Marceau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau. Marceau is looking to chop away at Murley's legs. Marceau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Murley backing away here, and Marceau unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Murley. Murley misses with a looping left. Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley. A little jabbing left from Marceau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Marceau misses with a wild body shot. Marceau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. Marceau connects with a single shot there. Marceau wants to slow Murley down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jean-Claude Marceau. I think Marceau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean-Claude Marceau! A relieved looking Jean-Claude Marceau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TGC 78
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1# Murley looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely. Steve swings widly with a right hand
enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab. Steve takes one on the button. A big left from Murley misses. Murley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head. Steve needs to keep his hands up - Murley had a free shot at his head there. Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve. Murley's corner calls for a 1-2. Murley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Murley digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs. Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight. Murley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Murley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steve is landing a low percentage of strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab. A jab from Murley misses. It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Murley misses with a body shot.
Steve is looking to counter punch. Steve throws a shot from downtown. Murley moves away and avoids it.#T1# Murley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands. Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murley throws out the jab. Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook. Murley stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice straight punches there by Murley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murley. Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Murley getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Steve misses with a hook. Murley ducked under it nicely. Steve throws a shot from downtown. Murley moves away and avoids it. Murley looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely. Nice straight punches there by Murley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murley. Murley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve. Steve scores with a jab to the head.
Murley moves out of range as Steve strikes. A jab from Murley finds it's way through Steve's defenses. #T2# Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Steve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Murley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murley. Steve misses the shot to the body. Murley throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem. Steve avoids the body shot from Murley.
Murley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steve scores with a jab to the body. Steve throws a nice looking combination but Murley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A jab from Steve misses. Murley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Murley defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand. Steve slips a jab and a cross from Murley.
Murley punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch. Steve digs a good hook to Murley's body.
#T3# Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steve, as that shot connected.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Murley throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Murley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Murley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react. Murley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve. Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murley. Murley throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Murley throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steve moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# Steve tries to move into range but Murley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Steve connects with a looping right hand.
Murley lands with a nice body punch. Murley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though. Murley scores with a jab to the head.
Murley defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand. A lazy left from Murley finds it's target. Murley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murley misses with a looping right. Steve walks into a left hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Murley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley.#CL2# Murley closes the distance and clinches. Murley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards. Murley misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Murley throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it. Murley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve. Murley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
Murley works the jab nicely. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range. Murley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Murley drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Murley looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range. Steve plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Murley swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Murley face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Farley Steve! An out of breath and clearly excited Farley Steve thanked Kimura Klothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TGC SF 1: Man vs Bruyne
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1# Murley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Morales throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily. Murley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morales.
A nice side step and Murley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Morales lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Morales thows a left - swing and a miss! Murley connects with a nice looking jab.
Morales throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Murley walks into a straight right hand from Morales. Murley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murley takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses. The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales slips a jab from Murley. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales. Murley takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1# Murley jabs Morales right on the nose. Morales blinks but takes it well. Murley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Morales misses with a wild body shot. Murley tries to counter with a clinch but Morales shakes him off and moves away. Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it. Morales moves out of range as Murley strikes. Murley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morales on the wrong end of a nice hook. Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it. Morales misses with a looping right. Murley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Morales throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily. Murley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morales circles away quickly and effectively. Morales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales misses with a right hand #CL2# and Murley moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Murley lands a left hand.
Murley cracks Morales with a nice body shot. Morales working hard to break the clinch. A short right from Murley on the inside. Murley throws a head punch that misses. Morales is trying to break free. Murley lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Morales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Murley scores with a shot to the body.
Morales keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morales takes a body punch but keeps moving. Murley slips a jab from Morales. Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales. Morales throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Morales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Murley. Murley doesn't manage to clinch there - Morales circles away.
#T3# Murley scores with a decent looking hook. Murley stuns Morales with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales. Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Murley lands with a nice body punch. Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
Morales throws a series of punches but Murley moves out of range. A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target. Murley misses with a body shot.
Morales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morales misses with a looping right.#CL2# Murley rushes Morales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Murley throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales. Murley lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body punch from Murley - that landed with a thud.
Morales is breathing heavily. A short uppercut from Murley. #T4# Murley misses with a body punch.
Murley lands on the inside with an uppercut. Murley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Morales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Murley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murley keeps control of Morales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Murley lands a body shot. #BC2# Murley manages to break the clinch.
Morales takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses. Murley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Murley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morales moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Murley digs a good hook to Morales's body.
Nice shot by Murley. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Murley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moraless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A jab from Morales misses. Murley misses with a looping left. It looked like Morales was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murley. Morales stuns Murley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Morales swings widly with a right hand
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Murley lands a slapping body shot.
Murley staying out of range there. Murley cracks Morales with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A combination from Murley does no damage. Murley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Morales swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Murley scores with a hook to the body. Morales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Morales misses the jab. Murley throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morales on the side of the head. Scott Murley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target. Murley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morales is out of range. Murley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Morales throwing a counter right hand but Murley manages to avoid it. Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it. Murley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morales rather than just go for the knockout. Morales swings widly with a right hand
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morales takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses. Murley digs a good hook to Morales's body.
Morales throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Morales takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murley slips a jab from Morales. Morales on the wrong end of a nice hook. Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
#T2# Murley misses with a body shot.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Murley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A shot to the liver by Morales. Beautiful body shot. 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! Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Murley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Morales throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Murley misses with an uppercut. Morales saw that one coming. Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Morales is looking to counter punch. Morales throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. Murley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Murley throws a shot from downtown. Morales moves away and avoids it. Murley cracks a nice hook into Morales's ribs. Morales throws out a loose jab but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murley misses with a hook. Morales ducked under it nicely. Morales swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Morales throws a one two combo.
Jab, jab by Murley - just one landing. Morales misses the jab. Morales looks to land a left hand but Murley moved out of range nicely. Murley lands an overhand right. Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley. Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it. Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morales with a body shot. Morales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murley. Murley misses with a shot to the body and Morales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Murley ducks under a wild hook from Morales. Murley throws a body shot but no joy. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Morales closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Murley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morales looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4# Good work by Murley as he checks the leg kick. Morales takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Murley finds it's way through Morales's defenses. Murley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morales on the side of the head. Murley avoids a kick to the body.
Murley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Murley lands with a good body shot. Horrible takedown attempt by Morales or perhaps it was just good defense by Murley, which made it look bad. A jab from Murley misses. Murley throws a hook but Morales blocks it. Murley fails to land with a series of punches.
Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morales.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Murley's head but Murley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Morales avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Murley throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range. Morales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Morales misses with an uppercut. Murley saw that one coming. Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away. Morales avoids the body shot from Murley.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley. It looked like Morales was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Murley misses with a looping right. Murley throws a series of strikes that have Morales backpedaling.
Murley misses with an uppercut
enabling Morales to counter with a crisp jab. Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Morales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murley throws a nice outside leg kick. Morales's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morales scrambles back to his feet. Morales takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murley scores with a nice strike.#T1# Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away. Murley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Morales throws an off balance right hand
#CL2# and Murley moves into the clinch. Morales working hard to break the clinch. Murley lands a body punch. Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it. Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murley lands a nice uppercut. Murley lands a body punch in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not. Morales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murley presses Morales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Murley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2# A short left from Murley. Murley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2# Morales is rocked! Murley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morales. This has been an exciting period of action! Murley lands a left hand.
Oh Morales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Murley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Murley manages to break the clinch.
Murley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Murley cracks Morales on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Morales falls backwards against the cage. Murley follows up with more strikes that drop Morales to his knees. Murley keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Morales! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley! A very excited looking Scott Murley 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:
TGC 71: Birthday Bashing 2
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1# Steve throws a body punch but Murley moves out of range. A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride. Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight. Steve misses the shot to the body. #CL# Steve clinches with his opponent.
Steve lands a left hand.
#BC2# Murley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Steve misses. Murley walks into a stiff left hand from Steve. Murley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jab, jab by Murley - just one landing. Murley throws a right hand that misses
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Murley lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# Steve drives through and clinches with Murley against the cage.
Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Murley lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murley. Steve misses with a body punch.
Murley misses with a hook from the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Murley.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Murley blocking some punches.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve gets through Murley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Murley. Steve working aggressively here.
Steve tries to work over Murley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Steve tries to throw a body punch but Murley avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage. #BC2# Murley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murley tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot. Murley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Steve throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Murley counter with a right hand. Murley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2# Steve is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Murley slips under a jab. Murley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away. Steve seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# Steve misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Murley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Murley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve is looking to wear down Murley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Murley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot. Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice defenses there by Steve. Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Steve throws a right and a left that both miss. Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3# Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away.#CL# Steve clinches. #BC2# Murley breaks the clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Steve misses with some punches.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve tries to work over Murley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murley backwards. Murley leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murley. #BC2# Murley manages to break the clinch.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Murley moved out of range. Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Murley's defenses. #CUT# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Steve takes the fight into the clinch. A short right from Steve on the inside. Murley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murley. Nice body punch from Murley. #BC2# Murley breaks from the clinch.
Murley defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand. Murley throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily. Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Murley swings and misses with a shot to the body and Steve counters with a left to the body. Steve cracks Murley with a good jab. Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC# Murley is rocked! Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Steve dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. 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# Murley lands with an overhand left. Steve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murley lands with a nice body punch. Murley throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Steve is looking to counter the offense by Murley and move into the clinch. Steve throws a body punch but Murley moves out of range. #CL# Steve has managed to clinch.
Murley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Mark Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Murley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target. Murley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Steve does it's job there. Murley throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily. Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murley misses with a body shot.
Murley walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.#T1# Steve thuds a left hand into Murley's body. Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Murley ducks under a wild hook from Steve. Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve lands a body shot.
Murley lands the left hand. Steve connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murley momentarily.
Steve rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murley moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A little jabbing left from Murley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Murley cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Murley thows a left - swing and a miss! A jab from Murley misses. Scott Murley seems to be getting the better of the standup. Murley ducks under a wild hook from Steve. Murley avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve staying out of range there.#T2# Murley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. 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! Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Steve works Murley's body with a nice hook. Steve throws a combination that misses and Murley counters with a straight right hand. No joy there for Murley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD# Steve cracks Murley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steve finish him?
Murley is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him? Murley with a jab.#T3# Murley looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range. Murley seems to have recovered his senses. Murley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD# Steve feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murley sprawling to the canvas! Murley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steve finish him?!
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murley can do to turn this around? Steve cracks Murley with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Steve! Mark Steve retains his light heavyweight title! Mark Steve very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 29
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1# Wangler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wangler or perhaps it was just good defense by Murley, which made it look bad. Murley looks to throw the jab but Wangler is out of range. Murley's coach down at Fenrir MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet. Wangler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wangler slips a jab and a cross from Murley.
Wangler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Wangler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bobby Wangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murley sizes up Wangler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Wangler with that takedown attempt. Murley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wangler. Wangler scores with a decent looking hook. Murley scores with a decent looking hook.#T1# Wangler throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily. Wangler fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wangler throws a hook but Murley blocks it. Murley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Murley moves out of range of the body kick from Wangler.
Murley throws a low kick, looking for Wangler's leg but Wangler calmly moves out of range. Wangler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Wangler walks into a jab. Murley lands with a good body shot. Wangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murley circles away quickly and effectively. Wangler keeps the fight on the outside. Wangler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Wangler. Wangler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murley but Murley pushes him off and we're back to square one. Murley fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2##CL2# Murley rushes Wangler and presses him up against the cage. Murley lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Wangler manages to pull guard.
Murley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Murley is looking to work some ground and pound but Wangler has wrist control. Murley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wangler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Murley throws a big right hand that misses. Murley trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. Wangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Wangler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murley defends it easily.#SUB# Wangler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Murley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3# Wangler wants to sweep here but Murley controlling him for the moment. Murley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wangler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Murley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wangler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Wangler 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. Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Murley is proving a slippery customer.
Murley wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving. Murley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wangler keeping moving, preventing Murley from controlling successfully. Murley wants to stand but Wangler is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Wangler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murley. Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Murley trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. Murley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Murley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Murley throws an elbow that misses. Wangler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murley's guard. Nice move by Wangler!#REVR# Wangler passes Murley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Wangler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Murley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wangler scoring with some ground and pound. Wangler is pushing down on Murley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murley is fighting to maintain full guard but Wangler has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Wangler 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Nice sprawl there from Murley as Wangler shoots in. Murley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wangler is looking to wear down Murley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Wangler swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Wangler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Murley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wangler sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Murley scores with a punch to the head. Murley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley scores with a punch to the head. Murley thuds his right hand into Wangler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Murley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2# Wangler is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wangler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Oh Wangler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murley momentarily.
Wangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murley. Murley avoids the body shot from Wangler.
Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wangler seems to have got his legs back now. Murley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wangler's head backwards. Murley cracks Wangler with a hook to the temple - Wangler is on wobbly legs here! Murley swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wangler falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Murley wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Murley! Our winner, Scott Murley, 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.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 25
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1# Glatt throws a hook but Murley blocks it. Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Murley lands with a right hand. Murley looks to land a left hand but Glatt moved out of range nicely. Glatt is looking to counter punch. Murley misses with a double jab.
Glatt throws a lazy head kick and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Glatt misses with a body kick. Glatt throws a sloppy head kick #CL2# and Murley moves into the clinch. Glatt misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A short right hand to the side of the head by Glatt. Murley lands a body punch in the clinch. Murley lands a shoulder strike. Murley works on Glatt's body with a couple of short punches. Glatt is trying to break the clinch but Murley has him pressed against the cage. Glatt working hard to break the clinch. Glatt is trying to break the clinch but Murley is controlling him. Glatt lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murley tries a body shot but Glatt blocks it.
#T1# A nice left hand lands by Murley.
#BC2# Murley manages to break the clinch.
Glatt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murley finds it's way round the side to connect with Glatt's head. Glatt throws the kick towards the body but Murley avoids it. Glatt throws a lazy body kick letting Murley counter with a right hand. Murley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glatt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice uppercut there from Glatt. Glatt misses with a few strikes there.
Murley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glatt circles away quickly and effectively. Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Glatt is just out of range. Murley fails to land with a series of punches.
Glatt throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily. A swing and a miss from Glatt. Murley swings for the body but Glatt moves out of range.
Glatt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. The fighters circle momentarily. Murley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Murley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murley slips a jab from Glatt. Glatt throws a head kick that misses. Doug Glatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Glatt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murley momentarily.
Glatt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Murley missing with a left hand there. Glatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Glatt throws a hook to the side of Murley's head but Murley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Murley misses with a series of wild punches.
Murley tries to clinch up but Glatt circles away and keeps his distance. Murley lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Murley misses. Glatt connects with a looping right hand.
Murley takes one on the button. Glatt staying out of range there.#T3# Murley misses with a body shot.
Murley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A swing and a miss from Glatt. Glatt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Murley lands with an uppercut that bounces Glatt off the cage and back into range. Glatt lands with an uppercut that bounces Murley off the cage and back into range. Murley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Glatt misses and Murley counters with a nice uppercut. A big left from Murley misses. Murley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glatt counters with a nice uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Glatt misses the target. Glatt tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murley blocks a head kick by Glatt.
#T4# A slapping leg kick lands for Glatt.
Glatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murley. Glatt throws a leg kick #CL2# and Murley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Glatt.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Glatt being controlled against the cage.#BC# Glatt manages to break the clinch.
Glatt misses with a straight left. Glatt misses with a right hand and Murley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Glatt misses with a hook
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut. Murley misses the shot to the body. Glatt throws a sloppy head kick and Murley moves out of range easily. A swing and a miss from Glatt. Murley tries to counter with a clinch but Glatt shakes him off and moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Murley misses the shot to the body. It looked like Glatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Murley missing with a left hand there. Glatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Glatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Glatt throws a right hand that Murley ducks under and follows up with a left that Murley also avoids with ease. Murley wants to counter the offense by Glatt and move into the clinch position. Nice defenses there by Murley. Glatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley staying out of range there. Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Glatt throws a head kick that misses. Murley avoids the body shot from Glatt.
Murley is looking for the big counter here. Glatt misses with a right hand and Murley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Glatt misses with a head kick.
Murley loads up on a big right hand but Glatt slips the punch. Glatt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Glatt throws the kick towards the body but Murley avoids it. Glatt moves away from the strike by Murley. #T1# Glatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Glatt throws a hook to the side of Murley's head but Murley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Glatt misses with a head kick.
Murley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Glatt. Some wild striking there from Murley.
Glatt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glatt avoids the body shot from Murley.
Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Murley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glatt moves away. Murley throws a body punch but Glatt moves out of range. Murley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2# Glatt swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Murley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Glatt. Murley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A jab from Glatt finds it's way through Murley's defenses. Murley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glatt. Glatt obviously looking to wear him down.
Glatt throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Murley counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Murley taking a breather. Murley scores with a hook to the body. Glatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Murley lands with a left to the head. Murley has Glatt pressed against the cage, preventing Glatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Murley lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Murley lands a hook that snaps the head of Glatt backwards. Glatt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Murley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glatts head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murley. Murley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3# Murley stalls. #BC# Glatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Glatt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Murley moves out of range as Glatt strikes. Murley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Murley misses with a body shot.
Murley thuds a left hand into Glatt's body. Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Murley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Murley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glatt misses with a head kick.
Glatt moves out of range as Murley strikes.#T4# Murley dips to his left and cracks Glatt with an uppercut! Glatt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here. Glatt throws a sloppy head kick and Murley counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big left from Glatt misses. Glatt sets himself, and Murley steps forward looking for the clinch! Glatt avoids it this time. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glatt.
Murley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Glatt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Murley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A head kick misses from Glatt. Glatt throws an overhand right that lands on Murley's shoulder, as Murley tries to avoid the shot. Glatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley. A little feinted left hand from Glatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Glatt misses with a kick to the body.
Murley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glatt. Glatt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Glatt avoids the body shot from Murley.
Glatt appears to be looking for a big counter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Good exchange - Murley coming out on top. Murley misses with a wild combination.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses. Murley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Glatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Glatt. Murley sizes up Glatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Glatt lands a slapping body shot.
Glatt throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Glatt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murley's hands. Murley digs a good hook to Glatt's body.
Murley ducks under a wild hook from Glatt. Murley missing with a left hand there. Glatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Glatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Glatt stuns Murley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Murley misses with a hook. Glatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley. Glatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Glatt thows a left - swing and a miss! Murley tries to counter with a clinch but Glatt shakes him off and moves away. Glatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab. Glatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Glatt misses with a shot to the body letting Murley counter with a right hand. Glatt misses with an uppercut
and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Scott Murley seems to be getting the better of the standup. Murley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2# Murley pushes Glatt up against the cage in a clinch. Doug Glatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Murley. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Glatt. Glatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murley lands with a left to the head. #BC# Glatt breaks from the clinch.
Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Glatt is just out of range. Murley slips under a jab. Glatt misses with an uppercut
and Murley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Murley is looking to clinch but Glatt is avoiding it.
Murley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glatt. Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glatt throws out the jab. Glatt throws a head kick that misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Murley with a jab.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Scott Murley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Glatt lands with a left to the head. Murley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glatt. Glatt misses with a short punch on the inside. Murley prevents Glatt from breaking the clinch. Glatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Murley has Glatt pressed against the cage, preventing Glatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Glatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Glatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Glatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murley sees it coming and avoids it easily. Murley wants to slow Glatt down by chopping away at his legs. Glatt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Glatt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murley counters with a series of strikes. Glatt will be more careful next time no doubt. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murley, as that shot connected.
#T4# Glatt wants to slow Murley down by chopping away at his legs. Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Glatt throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily. Murley tries to counter with a clinch but Glatt shakes him off and moves away. Murley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Murley moves out of range as Glatt strikes. Murley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glatt. Murley slips a jab from Glatt. 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! Murley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice body punch from Murley. Murley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A combination from Murley does no damage. The crowd cheers as Murley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glatt doesn't seem phased though. Murley throws a right and a left that both miss. Glatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Murley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Murley 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Murley! During a confident post fight interview, Scott Murley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 62: Steve vs Murley
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1# Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley. Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Steve slips a jab from Murley. Steve missing with a left hand there. Murley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Steve connects with the punch. We've been informed that Murley 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. Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot. Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily. Steve throws a right hand that Murley ducks under and follows up with a left that Murley also avoids with ease.#CL2# Murley closes the distance and clinches. Steve prevents a body shot from Murley. Murley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy. A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Murley blocks it.
Murley blocks a body shot from Steve. Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards. #T1# Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Murley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A lazy left from Steve finds it's target. Steve throws a big shot that misses. Murley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Steve misses with a body shot.
Murley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Murley. Murley lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Mark Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good shot there by Steve. A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet. Murley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab. A little jabbing left from Murley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Murley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though. 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! Steve throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and Murley moves into the clinch. Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Steve lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2# Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Steve scores with a hook to the body. Murley misses with a hook from the clinch. Murley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Murley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley. Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve lands a shot to the body. Murley looks winded! Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut. Steve lands a body punch. A hook to the body from Steve.
A body shot lands from Steve.
A short left from Steve. A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murley or not. #T3# Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murley. Steve is working Murley over against the cage. Steve lands a shoulder strike. A body shot lands from Steve.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve lands a nice uppercut. Murley prevents a body shot from Steve. Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC# Murley is rocked! Steve lands a left hand.
Murley is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him? Steve lands a shot to the body. Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murley or not. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Steve lands a hook to the side of the head. Steve lands a big right hand that drops Murley! The killer instinct kicks in and Steve finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Steve!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Steve! Mark Steve retains his light heavyweight title! Mark Steve made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 58: Steve vs Gorbachenko
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1# Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away. Murley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively. Murley clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve. Murley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Steve needs to keep his hands up - Murley had a free shot at his head there. Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range. Murley throws out a powerful jab. Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Murley lands with a good body shot. Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve throws out a powerful jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Steve loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch. Murley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve. Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight. Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily. Steve takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses. Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Murley lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Murley misses with a looping left. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Murley throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem. Steve misses with a hook. Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
Murley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Murley. Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Steve misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away. Murley with a nice cross. Murley cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2# Murley slips a straight right by Steve. Murley misses with a body kick. Steve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Steve misses. Murley misses with a two punch combination.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy. Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley misses with a double jab.
Steve stalks Murley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murley's face. Murley staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Steve with a jab.#T3# Murley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands. Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A nice combination there by Murley.
Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley. It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Murley slips a jab from Steve. Murley throws a body kick that misses. Jab from Steve. The fighters circle momentarily. Murley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Murley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Murley takes a shot right to the bread basket. Murley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it. It looked like Steve was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Steve lands with a right hand. A big right from Murley misses. Murley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.#T4# Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving. Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Murley slips under a jab from Steve. A cross from Steve lands.#ROC# Murley is rocked! Murley connects with a jab. A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Murley throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley. Murley cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Steve connects with a body shot that sends Murley's belly button to the back. Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Murley moved out of range. Nice cross by Murley. Scott Murley seems to be getting the better of the standup. Murley walks into a left hand. Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily. Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here. Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Murley lands a jab to Steve's midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murley throws out the jab. Steve swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve. Steve scores with a hook to the body. Murley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1# Murley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head. Murley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Murley avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand. Steve sizes up Murley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Murley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Steve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murley throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it. Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Steve misses with a combination
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD# Steve drops Murley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murley looks back up at him and smiles so Steve waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Murley is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley. Murley slips under a jab from Steve. Murley seems to have recovered his senses.#T2# Steve throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it. Farley Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Steve misses. Murley fails to land with a series of punches.
Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A punch combination from Murley misses. Steve misses the jab. Murley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murley counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Murley throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it. Murley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye. A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target. A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Murley lands a right hook to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body and Murley counters with a nice body shot. Steve misses with a left hand and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Murley moves out of range as Steve strikes.#T3# Steve cracks a nice hook into Murley's ribs. Murley walks into a stiff left hand from Steve. Steve throws a body punch but Murley moves out of range. Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target. Murley throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily. Steve misses the body punch letting Murley counter with a right hand. Murley with a hook. Steve misses with a left hand enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab. Murley slips under a jab. Murley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Murley misses with a kick to the body.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
letting Murley counter with a right hand. Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley. An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.#T4# Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away. Murley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steve stuns Murley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Murley slips under a jab. Murley unleashes a big counter combination but Steve bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target. Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve digs a good hook to Murley's body.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Steve misses with a left hand and Murley counters with a lovely shot to the body. Murley scores with a decent looking hook. Steve connects with a body shot that sends Murley's belly button to the back. Murley is breathing heavily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Murley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Steve misses with an uppercut
and Murley counters with a straight right hand. A jab lands there for Steve. Steve moves out of range of the body kick from Murley.
A lazy left from Murley finds it's target. Murley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve. Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murley circles away quickly and effectively. Murley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Steve misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley misses with a hook. Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it. Murley throws a body kick that misses and Murley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Steve sizes up Murley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Steve throws a body shot but no joy. Murley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve.#T1# Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Murley misses the jab. Steve misses with an uppercut
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A swing and a miss from Steve. Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve sets himself, and Murley steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time. Murley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target. Steve misses with a body punch
and Murley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking. Murley throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily. Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab. Steve throws a nice looking combination but Murley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Murley counters with a three punch combo that has Steve backing up. Steve nods at Murley to acknowledge the strikes. A lazy left from Murley finds it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Murley off the cage and back into range. Farley Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Murley moves away from the strike by Steve. Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot. Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it. Murley throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Steve throws a jab when Murley was well out of range. Steve sets himself, and Murley steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time.#KD# Steve lands a big right hand that sends Murley crashing to the mat! Steve stays standing though and waves Murley back to his feet! Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve. Murley moves out of range of the strikes. Murley scores with a shot to the body.
Murley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Murley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Murley defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand. Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murley doesn't seem bothered though. Scott Murley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet. Murley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target. Steve misses with a hook. Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murley has time to react. Murley avoids the body shot from Steve.
Murley avoids the body shot from Steve.
Murley wants to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch position. Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murley. Steve misses with a hook. Murley lands a right hook to the body.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley scores with a nice right hand.
#T4# Steve misses the jab. Murley scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD# Steve sends Murley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Steve is motioning to the referee to let Murley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murley scores with a nice right hand.
Steve misses the shot to the body. Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Murley. Steve thows a left - swing and a miss! A big right from Steve misses. Murley thinks about the counter body kick. Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Murley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Steve misses with the combination.
Steve falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Murley counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Farley Steve showed his dominance in that final round. I think Murley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Murley! Our winner, Scott Murley, 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. The defeated Farley Steve had this to say: 'Did u fart? or is that ur BREATH?'.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 15
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1# A jab lands there for Murley. Tarley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2# Tarley clinches with his opponent.
Tarley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Tarley is looking for a takedown. Tarley tries to score a body lock takedown but Murley shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Scott Murley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tarley. Tarley misses with a hook from the clinch. Tarley scores with a nice hook to the head. Tarley blocking some punches.
Tarley blocks a body shot from Murley. Murley misses with some punches.
Murley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tarley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Tarley blocking some punches.
Come on Murley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tarley wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Murley slowing the pace effectively. Murley misses with the head strike.
Tarley tries to score a body lock takedown but Murley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1# Murley lands a hook to the side of the head. Tarley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Murley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Murley on the inside. Murley stalling in the clinch but Tarley improves position. Murley lands a left hand.
Murley working aggressively here.
Tarley goes for a takedown attempt but Murley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tarley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Murley lands with a straight right. Tarley didn't see that one coming. Murley works Tarley's body with a nice hook.#CL2# Tarley moves into range and clinches up with Murley. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tarley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Murley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tarley takes a shot to the head. #T2# Murley misses with some punches.
Murley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarley's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley. Murley is trying to stall.
Tarley looking for a takedown. Tarley blocking some punches.
Murley throws a head punch that misses. Tarley lands with a right to the head. Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Murley lands a nice uppercut. Murley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarley uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley misses with some punches.
Tarley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarley tries a body shot but Murley blocks it.
#T3# Murley lands a shot to the body. Murley misses with a body punch.
Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murley gets through Tarley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Murley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tarley looks winded! Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Tarley manages to break the clinch.
Murley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarley at a distance.
Murley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD# Murley drops Tarley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tarley looks back up at him and smiles so Murley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Tarley is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Murley stuns Tarley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tarley is still on wobbly legs! Can Murley finish him?#CL# Tarley gets tackled into the cage by Murley. Murley maintains the clinch. Tarley seems to have recovered his senses. Murley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarley backwards. Murley struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarley controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Murley.
Tarley is working for takedown but Murley is calmly controlling the position for now. Murley lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4# Murley lands a body shot. Murley is leaning against Tarley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Murley lands a left hand.
Murley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Murley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tarley tries for a takedown but Murley manages to get underhooks.
Murley misses with a short punch on the inside. Murley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tarley.
Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Tarley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarley. Murley is pressed up against the cage. Tarley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murley down to the mat. Murley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Tarley misses with a hook. Murley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Murley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice takedown defense from Murley. No joy for Tarley on that attempt. #KD# Murley cracks Tarley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tarley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Murley finish him?
Murley cracks Tarley with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Murley! Scott Murley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 50
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1# Glatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley. Glatt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Murley misses with a hook. Glatt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Glatt throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and Murley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murley. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Glatt working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glatt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Murley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short left from Murley. Murley misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Murley. Murley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Murley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glatt. Murley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. 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! Glatt blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Glatt.
#T1# Murley throws a head punch that misses. Glatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Murley. Glatt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murleys head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Glatt. Murley working aggressively here.
Murley prevents a body shot from Glatt. Glatt misses with a body punch.
Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Glatt.
A short right from Murley. Glatt wants to stall.
Murley presses Glatt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Murley misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Glatt.
Murley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Glatt scores with an uppercut up the middle. Murley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glatt's elbow. Murley blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land. #T2# Glatt tries to work over Murley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glatt's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land. Murley lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murley digs a right hand into Glatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glatt's gas tank. Glatt tries a body shot but Murley blocks it.
Murley is working Glatt over against the cage. Glatt is breathing heavily. Murley controlling the action here for a moment.
Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Glatt.
Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glatt tries to throw a body punch but Murley avoids it by throwing Glatt back against the cage. Murley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Murley prevents a body shot from Glatt. Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Glatt. Murley pushes Glatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Glatt.
Murley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murley prevents a body shot from Glatt. Glatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Murley tries a body shot but Glatt blocks it.
Murley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glatt backwards. Murley misses with a short punch on the inside. Glatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glatt is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Murley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Glatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Glatt lands a left hand.
Murley scores with a nice hook to the head. Murley lands with a short shot to the head. Murley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glatt backwards. Murley throws a punch but it's blocked by Glatt. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Glatt can't find room to land a body shot as Murley controls the action.
Murley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glatts head. Glatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murley misses with the head strike.
Glatt lands with a short shot to the head. Glatt misses with some punches.
Glatt is trying to maintain a safe position but Murley gets an underhook and turns Glatt into the cage. Murley misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murley. Murley cracks Glatt with a nice body shot. Murley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glatts head. Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Glatt uses good head movement to avoid it. Come on Murley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Murley. Murley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Glatt tries to throw a body punch but Murley avoids it by throwing Glatt back against the cage. Glatt just leaning against Murley, taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Murley throws a hook but Glatt avoids it easily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Glatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Glatt doesn't manage to clinch there - Murley circles away.
Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glatt. Glatt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A shot to the liver by Glatt. Beautiful body shot. Murley scores with a decent looking hook. Glatt looks to land a combination. Murley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Murley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Murley clinches with his opponent.
Glatt blocks an uppercut.
Glatt tries to work over Murley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Glatt stalling in the clinch but Murley improves position. Murley's coach down at Fenrir MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Glatt letting Murley take a breather here. Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! The referee is keeping an eye on Glatt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1# Glatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murley backwards. Glatt blocking some punches.
Murley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murley. Glatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Murley controls his hands.
Murley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Murley misses with some punches.
Murley lands with a right to the head. Glatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murley misses with some punches.
A short right from Murley on the inside. Glatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Murley controls his hands.
Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Glatt takes a shot to the head. Glatt blocking some punches.
Murley pushes Glatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Murley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glatt backwards. Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
Glatt being controlled against the cage. Glatt scores with a hook to the body. Murley misses with a short punch on the inside. Glatt blocks an uppercut.
Murley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glatt can't find room to land a body shot as Murley controls the action.
Glatt working aggressively here.
Murley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murley's elbow. Murley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murley scores with a nice hook to the head. Murley lands a body punch. Scott Murley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Glatt.
#T3# Murley digs a right hand underneath Glatt's ribcage. Glatt let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice body punch from Murley - that landed with a thud.
Murley lands a body punch. Murley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murley has Glatt pressed against the cage.
Murley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Murley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Murley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Murley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glatt's elbow. Glatt stalling in the clinch but Murley improves position. Murley scores with a nice hook to the head. Murley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murley tries to work over Glatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murley lands a shoulder strike. #T4# Murley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glatt's elbow. Murley prevents a body shot from Glatt. Murley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Glatt misses with a punch to the body.
Murley lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Glatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Murley won't allow it.
Murley gets through Glatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Murley. Good body shot from Murley.
A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land. Glatt misses with a body punch.
Murley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murley tries to throw a body punch but Glatt avoids it by throwing Murley back against the cage. Murley tries to work over Glatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Glatt tries to stall but Murley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Murley.
Nice body punch from Murley - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Murley scores with a nice short uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Murley sizes up Glatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Glatt throws the kick towards the body but Murley avoids it. Murley stuns Glatt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Murley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Glatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley. Glatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Murley looks to throw the jab but Glatt is out of range. Glatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range. Nice defenses there by Glatt. Glatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley avoids the head kick by Glatt.
Glatt throws a big shot that misses. Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glatt throws out the jab. Murley cracks Glatt with a hook to the temple - Glatt is on wobbly legs here! Murley swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Glatt falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Murley wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Murley! A very excited looking Scott Murley 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:
TGC 45: Bush v Fidnhasieunch 2
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# A big right from Murley misses. Wangler now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bobby Wangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wangler connects with the punch.#CUT2# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Murley moves in looking to clinch but Wangler pushes him off. Wangler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. No joy there for Murley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wangler lunges at Murley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murley's hand. #CL# Murley has Wangler up against the cage in a clinch.
Murley throws a head punch that misses. Murley lands with a light punch inside. Wangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Murley stalling against the cage.
Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wangler digs a right hand into Murley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murley's gas tank. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Wangler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1# Wangler scores with a hook to the body. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wangler as Murley tries to tie him up. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wangler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. A short left from Wangler. Murley lands a hook to the side of the head. Good body shot from Wangler.
Murley is breathing heavily. Wangler scores with a hook to the body. Wangler lands a nice shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wangler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Murley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Murley is trying to stall.
Wangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wangler missing with knees to the body.
Murley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
Wangler misses with a knee strike.
Murley throws a punch but it's blocked by Wangler. Murley avoids the elbow strike from Wangler, against the cage.
Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Wangler uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley misses with some punches.
#T2# Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Wangler.
Wangler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murley backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wangler tries to land knees in the clinch but Murley avoids the damage to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Wangler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wangler. Wangler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right hook to the body lands for Wangler.
Murley misses with some punches.
Wangler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murley.
Wangler throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Wangler. Wangler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wangler misses with a knee strike.
Wangler tries to land knees in the clinch but Murley avoids the damage to the body. Wangler scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wangler is leaning against Murley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2# Wangler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wangler lands a head shot. Wangler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murley.#T3# Wangler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wangler throws a right hand that misses
and Murley counters with a lovely straight right hand! Good shot there by Wangler. A jab from Wangler misses. Murley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wangler manages to circle out of the way. A telegraphed right hand from Wangler misses the target. Wangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Murley takes one to the chin there. Wangler throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wangler throws a jab but it's blocked by Murley. Wangler blocks a jab.#T4# Wangler lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wangler. Wangler moves out of range as Murley strikes. Wangler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Murley swings for the body but Wangler moves out of range.
Murley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wangler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Wangler. Beautiful body shot. Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler staying out of range there. Wangler throws out a counter right but Murley avoids it with no problem.#CL2# Wangler moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Wangler loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch. Murley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wangler manages to circle out of the way. Wangler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wangler slips a straight right by Murley. Wangler misses with a wild body shot. Wangler slips a jab and a cross from Murley.
Wangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murley sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Murley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A shot to the body from Wangler misses and Wangler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Murley slips under a jab from Wangler. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Wangler misses. Wangler cracks Murley with a good jab. Murley ducks right into an uppercut from Wangler. Wangler misses with a hook
and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Wangler throws an overhand right that lands on Murley's shoulder, as Murley tries to avoid the shot. Murley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wangler. Murley throws a right and a left that both miss. Murley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wangler. Wangler tries to clinch but Murley moves out of range. Wangler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wangler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murley throws out the jab. Wangler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Wangler throws a lazy uppercut
and Wangler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murley tries to clinch up. Murley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wangler misses with an uppercut. Murley saw that one coming.#T2# Murley throws a hook but Wangler avoids it easily. Murley misses with a lunging right hand
and Wangler counters with a nice body shot. Wangler staying out of range there. Murley slips a jab from Wangler. Wangler throws out a loose jab but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Wangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wangler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wangler throws a nice looking combination but Murley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL# Murley clinches with his opponent.
Murley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wangler looks to throw an elbow but misses. Wangler blocking some punches.
Wangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Wangler lands a nice uppercut. Wangler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Murley dodges an elbow strike from Wangler.
Murley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wangler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Wangler.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wangler as Murley tries to tie him up. Nice body punch from Wangler - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley. Wangler lands on the inside with an uppercut. Murley pushes Wangler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wangler missing with knees to the body.
Murley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wanglers head. Wangler trying to land knees to the body.
Wangler being controlled against the cage. Wangler lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Still in the clinch, Wangler scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2# Murley is rocked! Murley misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Wangler tries to work over Murley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Wangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murley throws a big shot that misses. Wangler misses with a two punch combination.
Wangler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murley's head. Wangler lands a jab to the head.
Oh Murley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wangler connects with a looping right hand.
Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wangler.
Murley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Murley seems to have got his legs back now. Wangler looks to land a left hand but Murley moved out of range nicely. Wangler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut. A left and a right from Wangler both land. Nice combination. Wangler misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Scott Murley'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# A combination from Murley does no damage. Murley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wangler thuds his right hand into Murley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wangler lands with a shot to the body. Murley tries to clinch up but Wangler circles away and keeps his distance. Wangler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murley sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wangler punishes Murley's body with a nice straight punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away. Wangler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wangler misses with a wild body shot. Wangler defending well as Murley loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Wangler lands a nice hook to Murley's body. Murley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Murley throws a lazy right hand but Wangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wangler swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Wangler misses the jab. Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet. Murley throws a jab but it's blocked by Wangler. Wangler scores with a jab to the body. Murley throws a right hand that misses
and Wangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Murley looks to land a left hand but Wangler moved out of range nicely. Wangler lands a nice hook to Murley's body. Murley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Murley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet. Murley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wangler. Wangler misses with an uppercut
and Murley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Murley slips a straight right by Wangler. Murley is looking to counter the offense by Wangler and move into the clinch. Wangler misses with an uppercut. Murley saw that one coming. Wangler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murley misses with an uppercut
and Wangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wangler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wangler.
Wangler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Murley blocks a jab. Scott Murley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bobby Wangler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Murley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3# Nice uppercut lands for Murley. That snapped Wangler's head back.
Murley swings widly with a right hand
enabling Wangler to counter with a crisp jab. Wangler throws an off balance right hand
and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Wangler misses with a straight left. Murley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wangler misses with a wild body shot. Murley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wangler lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Wangler misses its intended target. Murley tries to counter by clinching up but Wangler breaks away and moves out of range.#T4# Wangler moves out of range as Murley strikes. Wangler keeps the fight on the outside. Wangler lands with a nice body punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wangler swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Murley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Wangler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wangler lands a lovely overhand right. Wangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Wangler. Murley scores with a sloppy right hand. Wangler should have avoided that one. Wangler throws a jab when Murley was well out of range. Wangler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobby Wangler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wangler 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Wangler! Bobby Wangler 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:
TGC 41: San Diego vs Stralman
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1# Pellesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pellesson lands with a good body shot. A swing and a miss from Pellesson. A slow jab from Murley misses its intended target. Pellesson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murley's hands. Murley takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Murley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Pellesson 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. Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pellesson. Pellesson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Murley there. Murley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1# Murley lands with a hook. Pellesson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Murley connects with a body shot. Pellesson throws a body shot but no joy. #KD# Oooooh!!! Murley has knocked Pellesson down with a huge combo! Murley steps away and waves a wobbly Pellesson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Pellesson is rocked! Pellesson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Murley counters with a huge left! Pellesson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Murley isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pellesson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Murley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley! A very excited looking Scott Murley 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:
UFC-Fright Night 10
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1# Murley misses with a straight right. Murley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanders misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Murley. That snapped Sanders's head back.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sanders lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Murley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanders has time to react. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. A big right from Sanders misses. Murley tries to counter by clinching up but Sanders breaks away and moves out of range.#T1# Murley cracks Sanders with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL# Murley moves into range and clinches up with Sanders. Murley tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Murley back against the cage. Murley stalling against the cage.
Murley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Murley is working Sanders over against the cage. A short right from Murley on the inside. Murley works on Sanders's body with a couple of short punches. Sanders looks winded! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Murley on the inside. Sanders is looking to break free of the clinch but Murley has double underhooks. Murley lands a body punch in the clinch. Murley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC# Sanders is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Murley is controlling him. Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Murley finish him? Murley lands a body punch in the clinch. Murley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sanders! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Murley is unloading with more strikes now! Sanders drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley! A very excited looking Scott Murley 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:
UFC 4-Creepshow
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Sakho misses with an uppercut. Murley saw that one coming. Sakho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Murley misses the target. Murley checks a leg kick. Sakho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Murley. Sakho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sakho throws a leg kick that is checked letting Murley counter with a right hand. Sakho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sakho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murley. Sakho looks to land a combination but Murley avoids it well. Murley is looking for a counter combo. Sakho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murley lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sakho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1# Murley throws a nice looking combination but Sakho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Murley scores with a jab to the head.
Sakho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Scott Murley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Murley avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sakho throws a head kick but Murley moves out of range.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Murley has knocked Sakho down with a huge combo! Murley steps away and waves a wobbly Sakho back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Sakho has a takedown stuffed. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sakho throws a sloppy head kick and Murley counters with a big right hand! Oh Sakho is in trouble here! Murley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley! Scott Murley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Free Bands inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Jurevicious gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Murley counters with a straight right hand. Jurevicious throws a leg kick that is checked and Murley counters with a nice body shot. Jurevicious walks into a straight right hand from Murley. Jurevicious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jurevicious with the counter takedown but Murley avoids it easily. Murley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurevicious. Murley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Murley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jurevicious takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT# It looks like Darius Jurevicious has been cut. Jurevicious walks into a left hand. Murley throws a hook but Jurevicious blocks it. Jurevicious is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1# Jurevicious takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jurevicious throws a chopping leg kick but Murley manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Murley scores with a decent looking hook. Scott Murley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Murley missing with a left hand there. Jurevicious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Murley punishes Jurevicious's body with a nice straight punch. Murley ducks under a wild hook from Jurevicious. Murley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Murley throws a body shot but no joy. Murley with a body punch. A glancing blow. A slow jab from Murley misses its intended target. Jurevicious throws out a counter right but Murley avoids it with no problem. Jurevicious throws a right hand that misses
letting Murley counter with a right hand. #T2# Jurevicious moves out of range of the strikes. Murley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jurevicious looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Murley misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murley defending well as Jurevicious loads up on a big left hand. Jurevicious tries a low kick but Murley avoids it. Jurevicious avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jurevicious drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murley defends it well. Murley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurevicious. Murley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jurevicious throws a head kick that misses enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab. Jurevicious walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3# Murley misses with a hook. Jurevicious ducked under it nicely. Jurevicious tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Murley connects with a single shot there. Jurevicious walks into a stiff left hand from Murley. Jurevicious shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. It looked like Murley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jurevicious. Murley with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jurevicious ducks right into an uppercut from Murley. Murley cracks a nice hook into Jurevicious's ribs. Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Murley thuds a left hand into Jurevicious's body.#T4# Murley misses with a straight right. Murley cracks Jurevicious with a good jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Jurevicious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
Jurevicious drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murley defends it well. Jurevicious takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Murley connects with a looping right hand.
Jurevicious fails with the takedown and Murley scores with a counter punch that sends Jurevicious to the canvas! Murley smells blood - he's punishing Jurevicious with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jurevicious has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Murley made sure he mentioned Free Bands inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
UFC 2-Game Time
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murley. Irwin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A thudding body kick lands there by Irwin!
Murley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murley scores with a sloppy right hand. Irwin should have avoided that one. Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range. Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it. Irwin throws a series of punches but Murley avoids them all with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murley is defending well for now.#T1# Murley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Irwin misses with the head strike.
Irwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murley lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Murley breaks the clinch.
Murley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Murley lands with an overhand left.#ROC2# Irwin is rocked! Irwin throws a leg kick and Murley counters with a huge left! Irwin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Murley isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Irwin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Murley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley! Our winner, Scott Murley, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1# Murley staying out of range there. Murley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Boner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Boner swinging wildly here.
Boner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Boner.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Murley lands with a light punch inside. Murley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murley lands a body punch in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boner is trying to break free. Murley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Boner's face as he tries to break the clinch. Murley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Boner uses good head movement to avoid it. Boner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Boner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murley has him pressed against the cage. Murley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Murley lands with a right to the head. Murley digs a right hand underneath Boner's ribcage. Boner let out a lung full of air as it connected. Murley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boner's elbow. Murley working aggressively here.
Murley has Boner pressed against the cage, preventing Boner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Murley lands a right hand. Boner tries to break the clinch but Murley is controlling the position. Murley has Boner pressed against the cage, preventing Boner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Murley keeps control of Boner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2# Murley lands an uppercut. Murley throws a head punch that misses. A right hook to the body lands for Murley.
Boner is looking to break free of the clinch but Murley has double underhooks. A short right hand to the side of the head by Murley. Murley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Murley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Murley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murley. 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! Murley is working Boner over against the cage. Murley misses with a short punch on the inside. Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Boner uses good head movement to avoid it. Murley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3# Boner tries to break the clinch but Murley is controlling the position. Murley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murley has Boner pushed against the cage. Murley has Boner pressed against the cage, preventing Boner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Boner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Murley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boner up against the cage. Murley lands with a light punch inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Murley. Boner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4# Boner wants to break free but Murley has control.
Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boner backwards. Boner blocks a body shot from Murley. A short right from Murley on the inside. Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A frustrated look appears on Boner's face as he tries to break the clinch. Boner blocks an uppercut.
Murley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boner is trying to force a seperation but Murley has the dominant position. Boner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Murley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Boner breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL# Murley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boner is looking to break free of the clinch but Murley has double underhooks. Murley lands with a light punch inside. Murley stalling.
Boner is trying to push Murley away but Murley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Murley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Murley tries to throw a body punch but Boner avoids it by throwing Murley back against the cage. Murley lands a shoulder strike. Boner working hard to break the clinch. Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley misses with a short punch on the inside. Murley slowing the pace effectively. Murley tries to throw a body punch but Boner avoids it by throwing Murley back against the cage. Boner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1# Murley pushes Boner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A hook to the body from Murley.
A short left from Murley. Murley prevents Boner from breaking the clinch. Murley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Boner is trying to break the clinch but Murley has him pressed against the cage. Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land. Murley misses with some punches.
Scott Murley has scored more points in the clinch so far. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Murley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murley lands a hook that snaps the head of Boner backwards. #T2# Murley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Boner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Murley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boner. Boner can't break the clinch.
Boner working hard to break the clinch. Murley prevents Boner from breaking the clinch. Boner working hard to break the clinch. Boner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2# Boner manages to break the clinch.
Boner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. 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! Boner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3# Boner misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Boner misses the target. Boner throws a right and a left that Murley avoids nicely. Boner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murley sees it coming and avoids it easily. Murley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Boner falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Murley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murley. Murley lands with a short shot to the head. Murley taking a breather. Murley misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4# Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boner prevents a body shot from Murley. Boner blocking some punches.
Boner is trying to break the clinch but Murley has him pressed against the cage. Boner tries to circle away but Murley has him pinned against the cage. Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
Boner wants to break free but Murley has control.
Boner is trying to break the clinch but Murley is controlling him. Boner can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Murley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boner blocks an uppercut.
Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that second round. That's time! Murley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Boner misses with a wild combination.
Boner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boner. Boner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Despite the aggression on Boner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Murley wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murley doesn't manage to clinch there - Boner circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Boner misses. Murley is looking to clinch. Jonny Boner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Some wild striking there from Boner.
Boner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murley rather than just go for the knockout. Murley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boner.
Boner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Boner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boner. Murley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boner can do to turn this around? Murley fails in his attempt to clinch. Murley tries to clinch up. Murley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boner paws at him with a jab and circles away. Boner throws a counter combo. Jonny Boner seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Boner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boner throws a one two combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Scott Murley has been cut. Boner fails to land with a series of punches.
Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Boner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boner misses with a wild combination.
Murley is looking to clinch. Boner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murley. Murley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Murley connects with a body shot.#T3# Boner digs a good hook to Murley's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Murley slips a jab and a cross from Boner.
Boner falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Murley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Boner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Murley misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land. Boner blocks an uppercut.
Boner is trying to break the clinch but Murley is controlling him. Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4# Murley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Boner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Murley pushes Boner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Murley tries to stall but Boner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murley. Murley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boner's elbow. Scott Murley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Murley has a couple of punches blocked by Boner.
Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Boner controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A frustrated look appears on Boner's face as he tries to break the clinch. Boner wants to break free but Murley has control.
Jonny Boner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonny Boner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Murley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Murley! Post fight, Scott Murley took to the microphone: 'Tough fight tonight, man. Remember, its only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything. Till next time, bro.''.
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