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Event:
IHOF 2.5: Ice Cold Combat
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy tries for a takedown but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martinez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
Murphy throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martinez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Martinez.#T1#
Martinez prevents Murphy from escaping the position.
Murphy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murphy bucks up and tries to throw Martinez off but instead Martinez has got his back!#SUB2#
Murphy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Martinez gets his way!
#SUB2#
Martinez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Murphy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2##ES#
Murphy manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Murphy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murphy .
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martinez's waist but Martinez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Murphy . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Murphy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martinez was covering up waiting for the punch and Murphy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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 Kevin Murphy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Martinez closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling the position. #TD#
Murphy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Martinez is wriggling around but Murphy manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martinez defending well though. #SUB#
Murphy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Martinez defend it? Murphy steps over the head and cranks it - Martinez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Murphy !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Murphy !
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Event:
IHOF 1.0
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Martinez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Martinez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murphy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Murphy manages to escape to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy .
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martinez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martinez wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Martinez.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Martinez jumps guard.
#SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murphy 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murphy duly obliges. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Murphy . No joy for Martinez on that attempt. #TD2#
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martinez!
Martinez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Murphy has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Martinez! Can he survive? No! He's out! Murphy gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Murphy !
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Event:
GFO 13: Konate v Harris
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Ali.
Ali is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murphy .
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Murphy moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy ! But no joy.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy .#CL#
Ali has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali misses with a knee strike.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
Muko Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Murphy .
Murphy fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Ali manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Ali shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Ali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables Ali to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali is looking to stand up but Murphy won't let him.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Ali is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Ali passes Murphy 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murphy tries to kick Ali off in order to stand up. Ali Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
An elbow from Ali crashes against the mat.
#SU#
Ali decides to stand back up.
Ali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Ali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy 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 Ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kevin Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali is breathing heavily.#CL#
Ali rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ali after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali defends it nicely.
Murphy lands a nice looking body kick.#T4##CL#
Ali has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Ali has clasped his hands together around Murphy 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ali wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Murphy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU#
Ali decides to stand back up. Ali steps back and let's Murphy get back to his feet.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muko Ali dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ali wants to clinch.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kevin Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Ali looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murphy !#SUB#
Ali looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES2#
Murphy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ali to the mat! Ali manages to get full guard.
Ali trying to control the position.
#T1#
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.#SU2#
Murphy stands up from Ali's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ali shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy thinks about the counter body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Ali gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ali trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Murphy stands up and waves to Ali to follow him.
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Ali. #T2##TD2#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into Ali's guard.
Murphy is pushing down on Ali's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ali is fighting to maintain full guard but Murphy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ali defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Murphy landing shots from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Murphy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ali can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ali is squirming around, avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control the action.
Ali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ali tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Ali is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murphy with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a guillotine from mount but Ali is having none of it. #T4#
Ali wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.#SUB2#
Murphy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ali is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ali and Murphy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ali shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Murphy pushes Ali up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy slips a jab from Ali.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muko Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy stalks Ali and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ali's face. Ali staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Ali misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy cracks Ali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ali is squirming around, avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control the action.
Murphy controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Murphy with shots to the head and body - Ali looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ali is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
Murphy breaks from Ali's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy landing strikes from the mount and Ali is in trouble!
Oh Ali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A big strike lands for Murphy ! That's really hurt Ali and he's turned his back - Murphy keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Murphy jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Murphy !
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Event:
GFO IX: Hudson v Montgomery
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Gori just misses with a punch to the body.
Gori definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gori misses with a low kick.
Murphy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Gori clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gori sprawls well. Gori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Gori swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Gori.
Gori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Gori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy .#T1#
Gori connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy .
Gori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gori misses with a body shot.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Gori avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gori continues to drive forward.
Vlad Gori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Gori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy .
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy misses with a body shot
and Gori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy works Gori's body with a nice hook.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gori pinned against the cage. Gori gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gori lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy tries to land a body kick
letting Gori counter with a right hand.
Gori misses with a wild body shot.
Gori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy 's hands.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murphy - that will leave a mark!
Gori throws a good cross that connects.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gori scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Gori.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gori throws a big shot that misses.
Gori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gori uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Kevin Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gori misses with an uppercut.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Gori sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Gori pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Gori is trying to break free.
Gori tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Gori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Gori tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Murphy 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gori swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Gori avoids it well.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Gori clinches. #BC2#
Murphy 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gori is trying to defend but Murphy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Gori makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Gori 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#
Gori checks a leg kick nicely.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Gori tests Murphy 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vlad Gori is winning the standup battle so far.
Gori connects with a crisp jab.
Gori dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Gori.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Murphy clinches.
Gori wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Gori wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gori is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Gori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy prevents Gori from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gori wants it to stay on the feet.
Gori throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.#CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Gori against the cage.
#T2#
Murphy keeps control of Gori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gori wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy is looking to control Gori's arms but Gori gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Gori wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gori's elbow.
Murphy is working Gori over against the cage.
Gori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gori has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Gori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy prevents Gori from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gori closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gori's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Gori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
A lazy left from Gori finds it's target.
Murphy looks to clinch
and Gori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gori lands an overhand right.
Gori avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Gori misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy . Gori does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Gori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gori is looking to clinch.
Gori throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy 's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Gori connects with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Gori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vlad Gori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
Gori's corner calls for a 1-2. Gori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Gori lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Murphy pushes Gori up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gori pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Murphy misses
and Gori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Gori has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gori's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Murphy has Gori pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Murphy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gori tumbling to the mat - Murphy dives into Gori's guard.#SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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 Vlad Gori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Gori gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Gori scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
and Gori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
Gori lands with a shot to the body.
Gori lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Gori digs a good body shot into Murphy 's ribs.
Gori moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy . Those never looked like landing.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Gori moved out of range.
Gori throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Gori circles away easily
and Gori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vlad Gori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Gori throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gori seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gori misses the shot to the body.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Gori.
Gori moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Gori misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice body kick.
Gori cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gori's waist but Gori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Gori looks to land a combination. Murphy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gori tests Murphy 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gori throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Gori only half commits.
Gori stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy . Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Gori avoids it well.
Gori lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Gori connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Gori jabs at Murphy 's body.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body
and Gori counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Gori seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Gori avoids nicely. #TD2#
Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Gori keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Gori is in trouble now - Murphy has advanced to mount!
Gori on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gori tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gori sprawls well. Gori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Vlad Gori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gori lands a lovely overhand right.
Kevin Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Gori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gori, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Gori!
A relieved looking Vlad Gori 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:
GFO VI: Ozolins v Ustinov
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Murphy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gashi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murphy is in Gashi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Murphy stands up and waves to Gashi to follow him.
Stefan Gashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Gashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murphy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gashi has Murphy in his guard.#REVB#
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Gashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Murphy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gashi is breathing heavily.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gashi doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murphy . #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Murphy scores with a takedown into Gashi's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murphy 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murphy 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Gashi is defending the position. #SUB2#
Murphy 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Murphy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gashi.
Murphy in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Gashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Murphy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gashi, who protects the arm well.
Gashi tries to improve position but can't.
Murphy lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Murphy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murphy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Murphy stands up and beckons Gashi to his feet. #TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gashi quickly recovers to half guard.#T4##SU2#
Murphy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gashi shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Gashi avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Gashi shoots in.
Gashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murphy .
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gashi is defended easily by Murphy .
Murphy thuds his right hand into Gashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy feints and then cracks Gashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gashi down.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Murphy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gashi tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy winds up and cracks Gashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Gashi defending well. #SUB#
Gashi actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Gashi is defending well.
#T1##SU2#
Murphy stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Murphy stands up and waves to Gashi to follow him.
Gashi looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Gashi shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Gashi avoids it with no problem.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Murphy scores with a four punch combination!
Murphy throws a series of punches but Gashi avoids them all with ease.
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Murphy . Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gashi sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Gashi's guard.#SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gashi fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Gashi to the mat.
Gashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gashi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murphy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murphy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murphy 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Gashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet. Gashi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A shot to the liver by Murphy . Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Gashi's guard.#SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet. Gashi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gashi avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch. #BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Murphy stands up.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Murphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Murphy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gashi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy cracks Gashi with a nice body shot.
Gashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gashi!
Gashi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Murphy content just to control the position here.
Murphy landing punches.
Gashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
Gashi gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Gashi actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy controlling the pace. #SU2#
Murphy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Murphy has picked Gashi up - he's going for a ride! Murphy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gashi, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Murphy has Gashi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Murphy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gashi tumbling to the mat - Murphy dives into Gashi's guard.#SUB#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Murphy forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gashi misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Murphy moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gashi is defended easily by Murphy .
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Murphy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gashi to his feet.
Kevin Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##CL2#
Murphy pushes Gashi up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gashi back to the cage. Murphy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Gashi's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Murphy dives in and scores a takedown into Gashi's guard.#SUB#
Gashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gashi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murphy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gashi.
Stefan Gashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gashi is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Murphy !
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Event:
GFO III: Muniz v Felix
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Harris misses with a body kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Murphy shoots in.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harris is trying to defend but Murphy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Harris manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murphy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Harris turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harris manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris scores with punches from side control.
Harris throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.#T1#
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Murphy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harris enables Murphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Harris pushes Murphy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Brook Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harris .#T2#
Murphy goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy .
As Murphy looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Murphy just gets out of the way.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy looks winded!
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris .
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris works Murphy 's body with a nice hook.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.#KD#
Harris lands a big head kick that sends Murphy tumbling to the mat! Harris takes a step backwards and waves Murphy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Harris cracks the inside of Murphy 's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris .
#T3#
Harris misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris .
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Harris lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris .
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
A swing and a miss from Harris .
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
Harris appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brook Harris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Harris lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harris 's head backwards.
Harris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy 's side.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy .
Murphy tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Harris pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a combination. Harris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
Brook Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into Harris 's guard.
Brook Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris is pulling down on Murphy 's head to control his posture. #T1#
Harris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murphy postures up.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris looking to control but Murphy passes into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet - Harris follows without any prompting.
Harris wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Brook Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris .
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Harris . Murphy shrugs it off though. #CL#
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Harris lands a takedown into guard.
#T4#
Murphy wants to stand up but Harris is controlling him. #ES2#
Murphy pushes Harris off and scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brook Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy digs a good hook to Harris 's body.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Murphy .
Harris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murphy 's head.
Murphy looks to throw a body kick
and Harris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 Brook Harris will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Harris .
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Harris prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy 's efforts to push away.#BC#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris , which made it look bad.
Murphy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Harris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy .
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Murphy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy . Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Murphy has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##BC#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brook Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy .
Harris lands a nice looking body kick.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Harris has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris . #TD2#
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris !#ES#
Harris bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris .#T4#
Murphy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harris back to the cage. Murphy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters with a head kick. That will keep Murphy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brook Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kevin Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Harris .
And that's the end of the fight!
Brook Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brook Harris !
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Event:
GFO II: Bala x Hudson
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Judt misses with a wild combination.
Murphy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Judt.
No joy there for Murphy , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Judt.
Judt slips a jab and a cross from Murphy .
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Judt stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Judt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Murphy catches Judt right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Marco Judt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Judt. Those never looked like landing.
Judt lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy throws a right hand that Judt ducks under and follows up with a left that Judt also avoids with ease.
Judt misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy . Those never looked like landing.
Judt misses with the combination.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Murphy tries to clinch there but Judt circles away.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Judt.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Judt throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Judt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Judt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judt throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
A right-left combo lands from Judt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Judt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Judt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murphy punishes Judt's body with a nice straight punch.
Judt is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Judt misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Judt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Judt misses.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Murphy , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Judt fails to land with a series of punches.
Judt misses with a wild body shot.
Judt throws a series of strikes that have Murphy backpedaling.
Judt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Judt misses with a two punch combination.
Marco Judt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Judt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Judt swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marco Judt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Murphy stands up and beckons Judt to his feet.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Judt sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Judt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Judt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Murphy 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Judt throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Judt tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Judt sprawls well.
Marco Judt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .#T3#
Judt throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Judt fights it but they end up in guard.
Judt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Judt tries to get out of the position.
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Murphy drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Murphy as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Judt screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Murphy ! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kevin Murphy !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Murphy , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maxar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maxar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maxar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maxar leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Maxar.
Maxar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maxar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maxar goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Maxar shows good takedown defense.
Murphy with a poor takedown
and Maxar counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maxar looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Maxar as he connects with a hook.
Maxar throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Maxar.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maxar stuffs the takedown.
Wolfblitzer Maxar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Maxar.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Maxar.
Maxar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy .
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maxar.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Murphy decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maxar quickly recovers to half guard.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Murphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maxar sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Maxar looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Maxar gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Maxar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy is working Maxar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Murphy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy grinds an elbow into Maxar's temple.
Murphy trying to control the action but Maxar is working from the bottom.
Murphy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maxar defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maxar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maxar is not content to let Murphy control the position. #SUB2#
Murphy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maxar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Murphy but great work by Maxar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Murphy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Maxar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maxar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maxar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy .
Maxar connects with a body shot that sends Murphy 's belly button to the back.
Maxar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Maxar pushes him off.
Maxar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Maxar.
Maxar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maxar just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maxar defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Maxar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wolfblitzer Maxar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Maxar as Murphy shoots in.
Maxar throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Maxar misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maxar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy tries to clinch up but Maxar circles away and keeps his distance.
Maxar stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kevin Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Maxar throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maxar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maxar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice straight punches there by Maxar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maxar.
Maxar just misses with a punch to the body.
Maxar just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy slips a jab from Maxar.
Murphy throws a series of strikes that have Maxar backpedaling.
Maxar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy .
Maxar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maxar lands with a good body shot.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Maxar misses with a leg kick.
Murphy moves to clinch but Maxar breaks away
and Maxar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolfblitzer Maxar is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy slips under a jab from Maxar.
Maxar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maxar throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Maxar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Murphy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Murphy shoots in but Maxar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Maxar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maxar tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maxar to the ground. Maxar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maxar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murphy if he has to take too many more of those.
Wolfblitzer Maxar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Maxar pushes Murphy away with a front kick.
Maxar misses with a hook.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Maxar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Maxar looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Maxar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Maxar connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Maxar is avoiding it.
Maxar looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.#TD2#
Murphy drives through with a takedown into Maxar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Maxar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxar looks up at the clock and then as Murphy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maxar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Maxar working the head and body with strikes.
Maxar working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy taking a bit of punishment here - Maxar scoring with strikes.
Maxar scores with punches from side control.
Murphy tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Maxar lands punches and elbows.
Murphy covers up after that shot from Maxar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is taking a good look at Murphy as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Maxar!
Murphy is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfblitzer Maxar dominated that second round.
That's time! Maxar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Maxar misses the target.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Maxar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maxar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maxar scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maxar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Maxar sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Murphy .
Maxar keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Maxar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maxar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Maxar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Maxar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Maxar has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maxar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maxar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
Maxar lands a nice hook to Murphy 's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maxar lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Maxar.
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maxar.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Maxar sprawls well.
Wolfblitzer Maxar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
Maxar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maxar scores with a nice body kick.
Maxar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxar misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Maxar pushes him off.
Maxar scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Maxar does it's job there.#TD#
Maxar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murphy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maxar connects with a decent elbow.
Maxar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Maxar cracks Murphy with a big right hand but Murphy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've been hearing that Maxar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Maxar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murphy down.
Murphy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murphy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Maxar scoring with punches from side control.
Maxar works to advance to full mount. Murphy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Maxar won't let Murphy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wolfblitzer Maxar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maxar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maxar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Murphy hang on?#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Maxar wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Maxar finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maxar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Maxar looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Murphy covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfblitzer Maxar!
Our winner, Wolfblitzer Maxar, 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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