Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 26: Bouncer v Knox
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Elkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Elkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Elkins with a nice cross.
Elkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy. #TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Elkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Elkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy is putting a hurting on Elkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Murphy wants to stand but Elkins has his arm trapped.
Elkins trying to remain calm as Murphy controls from the top position.
Elkins tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Elkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy just content to control the position. #T1#
Elkins is looking to reverse the position.
Elkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Elkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elkins is trying to escape the position but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Elkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Elkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elkins is letting Murphy control him for a moment.
Elkins parries the strikes from Murphy easily there. Murphy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Elkins to escape.
Elkins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Murphy.
An elbow from Murphy crashes against the mat. #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.
Elkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elkins is being controlled here.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elkins keeps working.
Murphy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Elkins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Elkins sneaks back into half guard.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elkins keeps working.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Elkins tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Elkins is working away. #T3#
Elkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Elkins is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Elkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murphy is thwarting Elkins's attempts to control the position.
Murphy prevents Elkins from improving his position.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy stops Elkins from getting back to his feet.
Murphy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Elkins tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Elkins trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy is taking a breather. Elkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elkins is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him #T4#
Murphy content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elkins misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkins thinking.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Elkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elkins is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Elkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Dylan Elkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Elkins's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elkins scores with a jab to the body.
Elkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Elkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Murphy scores with a takedown into Elkins's guard.

Elkins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
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 Dylan Elkins 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##TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Elkins quickly recovers to half guard.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Elkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Elkins is trying is best to control the position here.
Elkins wants to get back to his feet.
Elkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy is continuing to stall.
Elkins is pulling down on Murphy's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elkins has Murphy pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkins is trying to keep Murphy in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Elkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Elkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elkins is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elkins is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Elkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy slips under a jab from Elkins.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Elkins tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dylan Elkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch but Elkins is having none of it. #T2#
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Murphy slips a straight right by Elkins.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice straight punches there by Elkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Elkins.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy wants to counter with a clinch but Elkins pushes him away.
Elkins digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Elkins digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Elkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkins throws out the jab.
Murphy unleashes a big counter combination but Elkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elkins lands with a nice body punch.
Dylan Elkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy defending well as Elkins loads up on a big left hand.
Elkins misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Elkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Elkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elkins cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Elkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elkins swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range. #TD2#
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Elkins is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Elkins's guard.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murphy trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Elkins wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Elkins controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Elkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Elkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Elkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Elkins trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkins being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Elkins 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#
Elkins cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Elkins catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
Murphy dives in and grabs Elkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elkins pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Elkins throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Elkins fights it but they end up in guard.

Elkins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Elkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dylan Elkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.#TD#
Elkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Elkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkins managing to control the position. #T1#
Murphy wants to stand but Elkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Elkins controlling Murphy's posture.
Elkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Elkins with a nice head shot there.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Elkins from controlling successfully.
Elkins with a nice head shot there.
Elkins wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Elkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Elkins is fighting to break Murphy's control of his arms but Murphy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elkins's guard. #REVB#
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elkins 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.
Elkins is controlling Murphy's posture.#T3#
Elkins is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Elkins trying to control the position here.
Elkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Elkins, not yet.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Elkins is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Elkins, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Murphy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Elkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Elkins's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Murphy won't allow Elkins to get back to his feet.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Elkins pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Elkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Elkins.
Dylan Elkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elkins managing to control the position.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkins is keeping the position for now.
Elkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Elkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elkins, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Elkins!
A relieved looking Dylan Elkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 19: Ihantala v Motts
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shashi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Shashi motions for Murphy to come forward. Shashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Shashi is avoiding it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murphy 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.
Shashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Shashi sprawls well.
Cajetan Shashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shashi enables Murphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy distracts Shashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Shashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Shashi working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Murphy stands up and waves to Shashi to follow him.
Shashi takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Shashi shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up with Shashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy is working for takedown but Shashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cajetan Shashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.#BC#
Shashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Shashi rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Shashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Shashi seems unphased.
Shashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murphy.#CUT#It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Murphy drives through with a takedown into Shashi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shashi 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#
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Shashi is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Shashi is working for an americana but Murphy has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Shashi was thinking about the submission.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shashi being controlled here momentarily.
Shashi postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shashi prevents Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy is controlling Shashi's posture.
Shashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy is controlling Shashi's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy wants to stand but Shashi is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Cajetan Shashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Shashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Shashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Shashi.
Shashi throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shashi defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Shashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Shashi off balance momentarily.
Shashi shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Shashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cajetan Shashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Murphy scores with a takedown into Shashi's guard.

Shashi pushes Murphy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cajetan Shashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Shashi is looking to clinch.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Shashi avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cajetan Shashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.#T2#
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Shashi tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Shashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shashi manages to avoid it.
Murphy dives in and grabs Shashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shashi pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy.
Shashi struggling a bit here.#T3#
Shashi tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
Murphy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shashi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Murphy advances nicely into full mount.
Shashi is working to get back to half guard.
Murphy raining down shots from the mount!
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
Murphy lands a couple of good shots and Shashi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Murphy is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Shashi up.
What can Shashi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Murphy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cathail Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy throwing damaging strikes from the back! Shashi could be in trouble here!
Shashi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Murphy content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cathail Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Shashi tries to sprawl but Murphy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murphy is thwarting Shashi's attempts to control the position.
Murphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi is trying to stand up here but Murphy is controlling him well.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy prevents Shashi from improving his position.
Shashi manages to get to full guard.
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Shashi 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 stands and steps away. Shashi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Shashi misses. #T2##TD2#
Murphy 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.#SUB#
Shashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.#SU2#
Murphy stands up from Shashi's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy checks a low kick from Shashi.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Shashi avoids it easily.#TD2#
Murphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shashi to the ground. Murphy is now in Shashi's guard.#SUB#
Shashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Shashi working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SU2#
Murphy stands up and waves to Shashi to follow him.
Shashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Shashi lands with a kick to the temple. Murphy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4##CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Shashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Murphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shashi to the ground. Murphy is now in Shashi's guard.
Shashi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cathail Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathail Murphy!
After the big win, Cathail Murphy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT 10: Ihantala v Puto
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Bianchi tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Bianchi lands but Murphy takes it in his stride.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bianchi throws a nice head kick!
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bianchi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy sets himself, and Bianchi steps forward looking for the clinch! Murphy avoids it this time.
Bianchi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Bianchi's coach down at Cause & Effect was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bianchi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bianchi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bianchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bianchi pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1##TD#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bianchi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Murphy gets to his feet - Bianchi follows without any prompting.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Bianchi.
Murphy takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bianchi sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bianchi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bianchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy working Bianchi over with strikes. #T2#
Bianchi is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bianchi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bianchi.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bianchi's guard.
Bianchi tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy is thwarting Bianchi's attempts to control the position.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Bianchi looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is trying to control. Bianchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murphy working over Bianchi with some ground and pound. Bianchi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Bianchi dodges it nicely.
Bianchi is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bianchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bianchi trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Bianchi wants to get back to full guard.
Bianchi trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bianchi is refusing to be controlled, as Murphy sits in half guard.
Bianchi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bianchi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Cathail Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy'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#
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
And Bianchi tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Bianchi closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Bianchi lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy is trying to push Bianchi away but Bianchi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Murphy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bianchi can't fight it off and eventually Murphy manages to take the fight to the floor. Bianchi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murphy wants to stand but Bianchi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Murphy has passed into side control.
Bianchi tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.#T1#
Bianchi looks to move to half guard but instead Murphy has passed into mount! Damn!
Bianchi is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
Murphy trying to control but Bianchi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianchi is in a horrible position here. Murphy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bianchi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murphy cracks Bianchi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T2#
Murphy lands a nice shot to the head.
Murphy controlling from mount.
Bianchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Murphy trying to control but Bianchi is having none of it.
Murphy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Murphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bianchi can't escape the position.
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy landing punches.
Murphy wants to control the pace but Bianchi is squirming around nicely.
Bianchi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bianchi tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Bianchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Murphy throwing shots but Bianchi is blocking nicely.
Murphy prevents Bianchi from improving his position.
Cathail Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Bianchi looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy trying to control the action but Bianchi is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bianchi tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bianchi can do to turn this around?
Bianchi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murphy if he has to take too many more of those.
Lorenzo Bianchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Bianchi back into the cage.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bianchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bianchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bianchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bianchi.
Bianchi misses with a two punch combination.
Bianchi throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
Bianchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
And Bianchi tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Bianchi misses with a head kick.
Lorenzo Bianchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Murphy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bianchi on his heels. He'll look to pass Bianchi's guard now, I'm sure.
Bianchi 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.#SUB2#
Bianchi has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bianchi working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lorenzo Bianchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Bianchi is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Bianchi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Murphy doesn't defend quickly enough and Bianchi has managed to lock this one up! Can Murphy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bianchi on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lorenzo Bianchi!
Lorenzo Bianchi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 469: Jimenez vs Urameshi
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1##TD#
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shashi sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shashi defends it well.
Shashi tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shashi trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Shashi tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Shashi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Still in half guard, Murphy seems content to control.
Murphy prevents Shashi from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Murphy seems content to control.
Murphy 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.
Shashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Shashi wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Murphy rushes Shashi and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Shashi tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shashi smiles and moves away.
Shashi throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily. #T3#
Murphy looks to land a combination but Shashi avoids it well.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Shashi counters with a left and a right that stings Murphy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shashi. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shashi fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Shashi misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Shashi successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Shashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shashi is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Shashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.#SUB2#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Murphy stands up from Shashi's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cajetan Shashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Shashi.#CL#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shashi is looking for a takedown.
Murphy is trying to drag Shashi to the mat but Shashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Shashi manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Shashi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shashi is in Murphy's guard.
Murphy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shashi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murphy pushes Shashi off looking to stand but Shashi dives back in and keeps control.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shashi is controlling him.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Shashi isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Murphy managing to control the position.
Shashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Shashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Shashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shashi leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Shashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Murphy wants to clinch up but Shashi keeps it at a distance.
Shashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Shashi throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Shashi's head back.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Shashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Shashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy dives in and grabs Shashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shashi pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shashi wants to get back to his feet but Murphy passes into half guard. #REVB#
Shashi trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy winds up and cracks Shashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Shashi wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well. #T4#
Murphy trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Shashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shashi is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Shashi tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cajetan Shashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shashi throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shashi won't be happy with that.
Shashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murphy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Shashi dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shashi is positioning himself well to prevent Murphy advancing to mount. #T1#
Still in half guard, Murphy seems content to control.
Murphy tries to stand and escape but Shashi is controlling the position.
Nice strikes from Murphy there.
Shashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Shashi is working an open guard so Murphy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shashi wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is dominant here and he's now got Shashi's back!#T2#
Murphy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Shashi's body.
Murphy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Shashi grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
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!
Shashi just trying to survive but Murphy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shashi grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy controlling the position well here. Shashi rolled but Murphy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Murphy is working the ground and pound. Can Shashi escape?
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shashi tries to break free. #T3#
Murphy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shashi doesn't escape.
Shashi wants to escape the position.
Murphy is punishing Shashi with some ground and pound.
Murphy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Shashi. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#ROC#Shashi is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shashi is trapped and Murphy is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Shashi is still in real trouble! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy controls the position.
Shashi trying to get back to his feet but Murphy is in full control for now.
Shashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
Murphy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shashi.
Murphy throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Shashi!
Murphy doesn't have the hooks in and Shashi manages to turn into his guard.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shashi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Shashi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murphy stacks Shashi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Murphy!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cathail Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathail Murphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cathail Murphy thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CFC 462: Beach vs Mirage
Date: Feb 25, 2022

#R1#
Shashi scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Shashi swinging wildly here.
Shashi with a poor takedown #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shashi won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Murphy stalls from top position.
Shashi is looking for a sweep.
Shashi is letting Murphy control him for a moment.
Murphy working the ground and pound from side control.
Shashi is trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy taking a breather here.
Shashi struggling a bit here.#T1#
Shashi trying to remain calm as Murphy controls from the top position.
Shashi is trying to improve his position.
Shashi trying to remain calm as Murphy controls from the top position.
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shashi for as long as he can get away with.
Shashi tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
The referee asks Murphy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Murphy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shashi pushes Murphy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Murphy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Check out the look on Murphy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Murphy controls the position.
Murphy working away.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Murphy controlling the position from side mount.
Murphy continues to stall.
Shashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murphy's best efforts.
Shashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Murphy controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Murphy controlling the action here.
Shashi wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy content to control rather than advance.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy is nestled in close to Shashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shashi is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Shashi is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Murphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
More hug and hope from Murphy.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Murphy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy'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#
Shashi fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Shashi throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Murphy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shashi gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt. #BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shashi as he avoids it easily.
Shashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Shashi pushes him off.
Shashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Shashi persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Shashi breaks away and moves out of range.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Cathail Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Shashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Shashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shashi moves away.
Shashi throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Cajetan Shashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shashi throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shashi is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Shashi circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Shashi counters with a head kick. That will keep Murphy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shashi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Shashi counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shashi tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shashi to the ground. Shashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Shashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Shashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Murphy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shashi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murphy is in Shashi's guard.

Shashi has his feet on Murphy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shashi lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Shashi walks into a left hand.
Shashi works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Shashi counters with a head kick.
Murphy misses with a body kick. #T3#
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shashi looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shashi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Murphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shashi to the ground. Murphy is now in Shashi's guard.
Shashi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB2#
Shashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Murphy decides to stand up. #T4#
Shashi tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shashi!
Shashi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy controls the position.
Murphy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Shashi hold on? #SUB#
Shashi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Murphy's arms.
Shashi is taking damage to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cajetan Shashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shashi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Shashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shashi. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Shashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Shashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Shashi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shashi misses with a straight right. #T1#
Shashi looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cajetan Shashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shashi catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Shashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Shashi ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shashi tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Shashi, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Shashi against the cage but Shashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shashi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
No luck for Shashi with that takedown attempt.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Shashi breaks away and moves out of range.
Shashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shashi throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shashi.#TD#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shashi trying to hold on to Murphy's head to control him but Murphy postures up.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Shashi wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Murphy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shashi is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Murphy there.
Murphy slows the pace down in half guard.
Cathail Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shashi works his way to full guard. Good work.#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.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Shashi is retaining full guard.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Murphy gets to his feet - Shashi follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Shashi. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Shashi is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Murphy clinches up with Shashi and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Shashi decides to pull guard.

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 Cathail Murphy.
I think Murphy 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CFC 457: Reed v Sturmovik
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Murphy dives in and scores a takedown into Trujillo's guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujillo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Murphy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trujillo regains half guard.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Trujillo is having none of it.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy controlling the pace. #T1#
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trujillo wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Murphy is stalling here. Trujillo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Murphy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Trujillo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Trujillo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Trujillo trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Trujillo keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy has one of Trujillo's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T3#
Trujillo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trujillo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Murphy to see if he's OK.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Murphy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy is trying to control Trujillo's posture but Trujillo avoids it.
Murphy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Trujillo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Murphy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Trujillo trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to control Trujillo's posture but Trujillo avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Trujillo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murphy on his heels. He'll look to pass Murphy's guard now, I'm sure.

Murphy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Trujillo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Trujillo 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#
Trujillo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trujillo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Trujillo scores with a body shot.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trujillo's waist but Trujillo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Dominic Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trujillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Trujillo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trujillo has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Trujillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#T1#
Trujillo gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Trujillo.
Trujillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trujillo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trujillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trujillo tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Trujillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trujillo misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo looking for a takedown.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Trujillo is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Trujillo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Murphy pulls Trujillo into guard. #T2#
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trujillo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Trujillo from controlling successfully.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Trujillo isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Murphy working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Trujillo does it's job there.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trujillo as he avoids it easily.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Murphy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trujillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Trujillo back into the cage.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Trujillo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Trujillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#T4#
Trujillo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Trujillo.
Trujillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujillo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trujillo scores with a hook.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trujillo circles away.#TD2#
Murphy 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.
Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Trujillo pulls Murphy in to control the position.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Trujillo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Trujillo gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Trujillo works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.#TD2#
Murphy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trujillo on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SU2#
Murphy decides to stand back up. Murphy steps back and let's Trujillo get back to his feet.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trujillo tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trujillo to the ground. Trujillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trujillo throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trujillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dominic Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Trujillo misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Trujillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujillo lands with a cross. #T1#
Trujillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trujillo defends it well.
Nice shot by Trujillo.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Trujillo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Trujillo.
Nice uppercut there from Trujillo.
Trujillo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Trujillo sprawls well.
Trujillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Trujillo sprawls well.
As Murphy backs away, Trujillo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Trujillo misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Trujillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trujillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trujillo takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trujillo tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trujillo to the ground. Trujillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trujillo scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Trujillo sprawls well.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Trujillo - just one landing.
Trujillo scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trujillo scores with a jab to the body.
Trujillo throws a shot to the body.
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Trujillo scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trujillo finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Trujillo takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trujillo defends it well.#T4#
Good work by Trujillo as he checks the leg kick.
Trujillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trujillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
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 in for a takedown but Trujillo shows good takedown defense.
Trujillo throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Trujillo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Murphy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Trujillo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Murphy tries to hold on but Trujillo postures up.
Trujillo wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Trujillo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Trujillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trujillo, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
Dominic Trujillo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CFC 444: IsMore v Inarritu
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1##TD#
Felix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Felix showed some decent athleticism there.
Felix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Felix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Felix throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy wants to control but Felix is keeping busy.
Felix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Felix is working away from the top position though.
Murphy tries to roll over but Felix keeps him under control.
Felix working Murphy over with strikes. #T1#
Felix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Felix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy is looking to control Felix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Felix.
Felix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Felix is controlling him
Felix not doing much here.
Felix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy manages to get to full guard.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy controls Felix momentarily but Felix frees himself.
Felix 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.
Felix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Felix postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Felix moves into the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Felix tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the ropes and eventually Felix drops back down to his feet.
Felix is pressed up against the ropes. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Felix down to the mat. Felix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Felix, which made it look bad. #T3#
Felix with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Felix tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Felix has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Felix has him pressed against the ropes.
Murphy is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Felix is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Felix won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Felix passes into half guard.
Murphy keeping control of the position.
Felix is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Felix works his foot free and advances to mount.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Felix has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries to hold on but Felix pushes him away.
Felix landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tevin Felix dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Felix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CUT#It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Felix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Felix shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Felix's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Murphy gets the takedown into side control.
Murphy controlling the position from side mount.
Felix is trying to improve his position.
Murphy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tevin Felix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Felix missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Felix closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Felix pushes Murphy against the ropes but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Felix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Felix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Felix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Felix gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tevin Felix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Felix looking for a sweep. Not yet Felix, not yet.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Felix keeps moving.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Felix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy trying to control but Felix is working from the bottom.
Felix trying to control the position.
Murphy wants to stand but Felix is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Murphy stays in close to Felix's body and controls the position.
Felix is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Felix shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Felix's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Felix dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Felix's head and hops out.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Felix sprawls well.
Felix shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Felix circles away.
Felix stuffs the takedown.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Felix fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Felix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Felix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murphy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Felix connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murphy some visible discomfort.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Felix's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Felix drags him back down.#T4#
Felix working the ground and pound.
Murphy tries to escape but Felix is in control. #SUB#
Felix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Felix lands a few punches from side control.
Felix throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Murphy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Felix is controlling him well.
Felix is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cathail Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Felix forces Murphy back against the ropes and clinches.
Felix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Felix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Felix looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy fails with the takedown.#TD#
Felix shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murphy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to stand back up but Felix counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Murphy.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Felix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Nice strikes from Felix there. #ES2#
Murphy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Felix keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Murphy trying to stall but Felix improves his position.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Felix gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the ropes.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Felix has double underhooks.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Felix has him pressed against the ropes.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Felix keeps him there for the moment.
Felix stalling in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a body punch. #T2#
Felix tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Felix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Felix won't allow it.
Felix is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Felix tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Murphy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Felix clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T3#
Murphy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Felix wants to control his opponent's hands but Murphy gets his hands free.
Murphy trying to control.
Felix rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Felix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy not doing much here.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Felix is having none of it.
Felix wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Felix tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Felix moves into full guard.
Murphy trying to control but Felix is working from the bottom.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Felix.
Felix is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Felix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Felix keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cathail Murphy.
I think Murphy 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathail Murphy!
Cathail Murphy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMASH: Gulf vs Armstrong
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Murphy tries for a takedown but Chainz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chainz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chainz misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Chainz fights it but they end up in guard.
Chainz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chainz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chainz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chainz is working hard here to advance position.
Chainz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Chainz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chainz is wriggling around but Murphy manages to pass to half guard.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Murphy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chainz wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy content to control rather than advance.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chainz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chainz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chainz seems keen to control Murphy's posture.#T2#
Chainz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Murphy postures up in Chainz's guard and throws a big left but Chainz blocks it.
Murphy won't allow Chainz to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chainz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chainz misses with a low kick.
Chainz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Chainz sprawls well.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.#T3#
Chainz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Chainz 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.#CL#
Chainz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Chainz lands an uppercut.
Murphy is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Chainz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chainz looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chainz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chainz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chainz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chainz lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Chainz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chainz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chainz thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chainz moves away.
Chainz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Chainz. #TD2#
Murphy drives through with a takedown into Chainz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chainz trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Two Chainz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chainz stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Chainz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chainz continues to drive forward.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Chainz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Chainz counters with an outside leg kick.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Two Chainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Chainz circles away easily
and Chainz counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Chainz to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Murphy.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Chainz.
Chainz tries to clinch but Murphy moves away #TD2#
and Murphy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chainz's guard.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Chainz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Chainz avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.#SU#
Chainz is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Chainz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Chainz is predictable there #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Chainz didn't expect that.

Chainz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Murphy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chainz prevents it. #BC#
Chainz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chainz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chainz connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Chainz sprawls well.
Chainz stuffs the takedown.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chainz scores with a leg kick.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chainz's waist but Chainz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Chainz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murphy lands in his opponent's guard.
Chainz 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#
Chainz trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Chainz stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Chainz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Chainz slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##SU#
Chainz stands up and beckons Murphy to join him on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Chainz misses.
Chainz sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Chainz avoids it this time.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Chainz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Chainz darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.#BC#
Chainz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chainz stuffs the takedown.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chainz.
Chainz looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Chainz rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Two Chainz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chainz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
Chainz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Chainz is looking to score with low kicks.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chainz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC#
Chainz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chainz avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Murphy rushes Chainz and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Chainz breaks the clinch.
Chainz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Chainz avoids it with no problem.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Chainz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Chainz gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Chainz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Two Chainz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chainz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chainz moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Chainz feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Chainz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chainz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chainz misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Chainz sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy misses with a leg kick
letting Chainz counter with a right hand.
Chainz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chainz throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Chainz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3##CL#
Chainz has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch. #BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chainz's waist but Chainz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side. #CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Chainz. Chainz maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chainz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chainz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Two Chainz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chainz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Chainz.
Chainz cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Chainz there.
Chainz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chainz fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chainz connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chainz cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Chainz rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy is pushing Chainz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy is looking to control Chainz's arms but Chainz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Chainz holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Murphy wants to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Two Chainz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chainz, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Chainz!
Two Chainz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH:14.5
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Chainz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Chainz scores with a three punch combo!
Chainz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chainz throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Chainz misses with a body shot.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Chainz circles away easily
and Chainz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chainz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance. #CL#
Chainz clinches.
Chainz swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Chainz misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chainz trying to control here.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chainz gets full guard.
Chainz trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Chainz.#T2#
Murphy tries to stand but Chainz is controlling from the bottom.
Chainz wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chainz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chainz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Chainz.
Murphy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chainz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Chainz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chainz wants it to stay on the feet.
Chainz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chainz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Chainz gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Two Chainz has been cut.#T3#
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Chainz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
and Chainz counters with a straight right hand.
Chainz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chainz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Two Chainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chainz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Chainz.
Chainz cracks Murphy with a good jab.#T4#
Chainz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chainz doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Chainz takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Chainz misses with a wild body shot.
Chainz is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chainz stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Chainz. Chainz maintains the clinch. #BC#
Chainz breaks the clinch.
Chainz connects with a nice looking jab.
Chainz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Two Chainz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Two Chainz'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##CL#
Chainz closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chainz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chainz.
Murphy jumps guard but Chainz stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Chainz breaks the clinch.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Chainz lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chainz sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Chainz darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Chainz working aggressively here. #T1##BC#
Chainz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chainz lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Chainz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chainz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chainz wants it to stay on the feet.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Good standup being displayed there by Chainz as he connects with a hook.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chainz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Two Chainz is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Chainz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chainz circles away.#T2#
Chainz throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Chainz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Chainz sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Chainz has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Chainz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Chainz has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chainz fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chainz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chainz scores with a shoulder strike.
Chainz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy tries a body shot but Chainz blocks it.
Chainz scores with a shoulder strike.
Chainz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chainz is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Chainz scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Chainz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chainz wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Chainz gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chainz.
Chainz scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Chainz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chainz misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chainz.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Chainz manages to break the clinch.
Chainz connects with a crisp jab.
Chainz wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chainz misses with the combination.
Chainz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Chainz throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Chainz only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chainz cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Chainz blocks a head kick by Murphy. #CL#
Chainz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chainz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chainz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chainz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chainz scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Chainz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chainz counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Two Chainz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Two Chainz's cut.
That's time! Chainz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Chainz's head back.
Jab from Chainz.
Chainz misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murphy.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Chainz. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!#BC#
Chainz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Chainz finish him?
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Chainz, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Chainz against the cage but Chainz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chainz tried to counter with a leg kick but Murphy avoided it.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Chainz doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Chainz scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chainz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chainz gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Chainz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chainz digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank. #BC#
Chainz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chainz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.#T1##CL#
Chainz drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Chainz.
Two Chainz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Chainz.
Chainz lands with a short shot to the head.
Chainz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Chainz lands with a short shot to the head.
Chainz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chainz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Chainz blocks it.
Chainz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chainz is defending well.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Murphy jumps guard but Chainz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chainz struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Chainz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
A short left from Chainz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chainz tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Chainz back against the cage.
Two Chainz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chainz smiles and moves away. #CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Chainz. Chainz maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chainz.
Chainz pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chainz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Chainz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chainz lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Chainz lands a head shot.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chainz.
Chainz connects with the punch.#T3##CL#
Chainz has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Murphy is trying to trip Chainz. He has hold of a leg but Chainz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Murphy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Chainz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Murphy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Chainz.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Chainz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Chainz won't allow it.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chainz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Chainz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Chainz won't allow it. #T4#
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chainz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chainz lands a nice looking body shot.
Chainz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chainz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick from Chainz, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chainz. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Chainz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murphy eats them both and turns towards Chainz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Chainz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Two Chainz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chainz, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Chainz!
After winning the bout, Two Chainz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Bataglia
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Dadaeff throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Dadaeff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Dadaeff counters with an inside leg kick.
Daday Dadaeff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dadaeff's waist but Dadaeff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dadaeff pinned against the cage. Dadaeff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Dadaeff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Dadaeff counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Dadaeff misses.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1##TD#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dadaeff to the mat! Dadaeff manages to get full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Murphy'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.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadaeff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dadaeff looking for a sweep. Not yet Dadaeff, not yet.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadaeff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dadaeff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dadaeff wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses. Dadaeff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murphy's guard. Nice move by Dadaeff!#REVB##T2#
Dadaeff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Dadaeff being controlled here momentarily.
Dadaeff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dadaeff showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dadaeff manages to pass to side control.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Dadaeff is controlling him well.
Dadaeff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy!
Dadaeff looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dadaeff cracks Murphy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Murphy wants to hold on but Dadaeff pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Dadaeff.
Dadaeff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dadaeff scoring with strikes but Murphy is staying in there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries to hold on but Dadaeff postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dadaeff has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murphy's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daday Dadaeff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dadaeff lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Dadaeff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dadaeff lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Dadaeff has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Dadaeff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dadaeff connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Dadaeff looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Dadaeff manages to avoid it.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Dadaeff shows good takedown defense.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Dadaeff tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dadaeff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Dadaeff.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Dadaeff.
Good standup being displayed there by Dadaeff as he connects with a hook.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Dadaeff throws a head kick that misses.
Dadaeff with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dadaeff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dadaeff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dadaeff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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 takes one to the chin there.
Dadaeff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Dadaeff. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daday Dadaeff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Dadaeff.
Dadaeff cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Dadaeff scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Dadaeff catches Murphy napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Murphy to the canvas!
Dadaeff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Dadaeff controlling from the top position.
Dadaeff looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dadaeff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadaeff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dadaeff wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dadaeff pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
Dadaeff wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Dadaeff has wrist control.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadaeff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daday Dadaeff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dadaeff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Murphy gets the takedown into side control.
Murphy trying to control the action but Dadaeff is working from the bottom.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dadaeff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Dadaeff is defending well. #T1#
Murphy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Murphy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Murphy throws a strike aimed at the side of Dadaeff's head but Dadaeff avoids it well.
Murphy taking a breather here.
Murphy taking a break here but Dadaeff is having none of it and regains half guard.
Daday Dadaeff has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
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.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dadaeff controlling the position for now.
Murphy throwing shots but Dadaeff is blocking nicely.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dadaeff misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Daday Dadaeff seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Dadaeff lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dadaeff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Dadaeff punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Dadaeff throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Dadaeff rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Dadaeff has double underhooks.
Dadaeff lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Dadaeff works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Dadaeff blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daday Dadaeff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dadaeff digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dadaeff presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Dadaeff to work.
The referee calls for Dadaeff to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Dadaeff manages to break the clinch.
Dadaeff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dadaeff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadaeff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dadaeff looks to land a combination. Murphy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dadaeff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daday Dadaeff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dadaeff 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daday Dadaeff!
Daday Dadaeff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Dog Gains 160Q $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Voronin vs Gulf
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Chainz sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Chainz gets a clinch.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy tries to stall but Chainz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chainz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here. #BC#
Chainz manages to break the clinch.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Chainz throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Chainz shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Chainz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Chainz lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Chainz has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Murphy avoids the body shot from Chainz.
Chainz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Chainz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chainz.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chainz.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chainz takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Chainz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy with a poor takedown
and Chainz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Chainz sprawls well.
Chainz misses the jab.
As Chainz backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Chainz manages to avoid it all.
We've been told by Chainz's head coaches at New York Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Chainz lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chainz. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chainz.
Chainz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Two Chainz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Chainz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Chainz closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chainz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chainz swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chainz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chainz defends it nicely.#T3##CL#
Chainz clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Chainz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chainz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Chainz there.
Chainz is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chainz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Chainz shows good takedown defense.
Chainz scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chainz lands a lovely overhand right.
Chainz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Chainz misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chainz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chainz connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chainz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Chainz closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Two Chainz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chainz throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Chainz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chainz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chainz tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chainz throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chainz.
Nice body punch from Chainz.
Two Chainz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Two Chainz is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Chainz misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Chainz does it's job there.
Chainz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chainz lands with a cross.
Chainz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Chainz.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chainz. #T2#
Chainz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Chainz leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chainz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chainz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chainz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Chainz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Murphy defending well as Chainz loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Chainz.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Chainz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chainz continues to drive forward.#CL#
Chainz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Chainz tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chainz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chainz misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries to break free but Chainz pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chainz. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chainz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Chainz has managed to clinch.
Chainz lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Chainz misses with a looping left.
Chainz throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.#T4#
Chainz misses with a looping left.
Chainz takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy slips a jab from Chainz.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chainz slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Chainz has managed to clinch.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Chainz improves position. #BC#
Chainz breaks the clinch.
Chainz scores with a body shot.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Chainz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Two Chainz dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Chainz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Chainz shows good takedown defense.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Chainz closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Chainz 's eye.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chainz gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Chainz.
Chainz tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Chainz back against the cage.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chainz lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chainz avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Chainz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Chainz has double underhooks.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Chainz is controlling him.#T1##BC#
Chainz breaks from the clinch.
Chainz throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy shoots and misses
and Chainz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chainz throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Chainz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Chainz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Jab, jab by Chainz - just one landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chainz.
Murphy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Two Chainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chainz jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chainz but Chainz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chainz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Chainz moves into the clinch.
Two Chainz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chainz smiles and moves away.
Chainz misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Chainz counter with a right hand.
Chainz lands with a right hand.
Chainz throws a good cross that connects.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Chainz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chainz continues to drive forward.
Chainz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chainz finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Chainz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chainz tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chainz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Chainz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Chainz.
A low kick from Chainz misses #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chainz!
The ground and pound from Murphy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chainz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chainz tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy tries to move to mount but Chainz blocks the move with his legs.
Chainz seems a little lost for a moment, as Murphy dominates the positioning.
Chainz is trying to improve his position.
Chainz is not content to let Murphy control the position. #T4#
Chainz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chainz is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Chainz keeping hold of Murphy's head, controlling as best he can.
Chainz wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chainz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chainz.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Chainz's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Two Chainz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chainz, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Chainz!
Two Chainz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH:7
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1##CL#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Telushikin.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Telushikin to keep the fight standing.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Telushikin has the dominant position.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Murphy jumps guard and drags Telushikin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Telushikin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Telushikin scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Telushikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Telushikin landing some decent shots from guard.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Telushikin slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Telushikin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Telushikin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Telushikin connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Murphy is pulling down on Telushikin's head to control his posture.
Telushikin postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Telushikin throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Telushikin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Telushikin is having none of it.
Telushikin throws a big right hand that misses.
Telushikin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Telushikin throws a big elbow that misses.
Telushikin landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Telushikin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy lands some strikes from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Telushikin throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Telushikin is one step ahead there.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Telushikin being controlled here momentarily.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Telushikin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy controlling Telushikin's posture.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Telushikin tries to pass.
Telushikin with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy controls Telushikin momentarily but Telushikin frees himself. #T3#
Telushikin works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Telushikin postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Telushikin throws a big elbow that misses.
Telushikin landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Telushikin throws a big right hand that misses.
Telushikin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Telushikin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!#ES#
Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Telushikin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Telushikin drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage. #T4#
Telushikin gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy jumps guard but Telushikin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy jumps guard but Telushikin stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Telushikin is controlling the position.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin. #BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range. #CL2#
Telushikin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Telushikin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Telushikin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Telushikin 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.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Telushikin holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin is controlling him.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy. #BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Telushikin forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Telushikin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Telushikin manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Telushikin manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Telushikin breaks away and moves out of range.
Telushikin fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Murphy tries to circle away but Telushikin has him pinned against the cage.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Telushikin has the dominant position.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy jumps guard but Telushikin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Telushikin is keeping busy.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Telushikin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy tries to break free but Telushikin pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Telushikin.
Murphy blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Murphy landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Telushikin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph Telushikin has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Telushikin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Telushikin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Telushikin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Telushikin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Telushikin won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Telushikin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Telushikin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Telushikin throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Telushikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Telushikin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Telushikin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Telushikin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Telushikin has managed to clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Telushikin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Telushikin has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy jumps guard but Telushikin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Telushikin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Telushikin instigates a clinch.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
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.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy pulls Telushikin in close to prevent any damage.
Telushikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Telushikin working some strikes from top position.
Telushikin throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Telushikin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Telushikin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Telushikin is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Telushikin is aware though and is defending well.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy wants to stand but Telushikin is controlling the position.
Telushikin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Telushikin is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Telushikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Telushikin postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Telushikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Telushikin throws a big elbow that misses.
Telushikin throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Telushikin's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVR#
Telushikin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Telushikin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Telushikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Telushikin.
Telushikin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Telushikin striking off his back but it's not causing Murphy any problems. #T4#
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Telushikin tries to strike from the bottom.
Telushikin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Telushikin has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Telushikin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Telushikin has the dominant position.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land. #BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Telushikin clinches with his opponent.
Telushikin pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Telushikin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!

Event: SMASH: Ribbit vs Edmond
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Roth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Roth keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Roth jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been hearing good reports from Murphy'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murphy advances to full mount. #T1#
Murphy tries to control but Roth wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Murphy.
Roth tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murphy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Murphy controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Murphy has control of Roth's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roth regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Murphy with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Roth wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Roth is bucking up trying to escape but Murphy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Murphy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Roth?
Roth wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy controlling from mount.
Murphy scoring with strikes but Roth is staying in there.
Murphy controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Murphy lands a heavy elbow.
Murphy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Murphy trying to control but Roth is having none of it.
Murphy controlling his opponent.
Roth wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Roth 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.
Murphy trying to control but Roth is having none of it. #T4#
Roth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Murphy lands a big elbow.
Murphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roth is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy lands a couple of good shots and Roth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roth checks a leg kick.
Roth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roth is not content to let Murphy control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Roth tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
Roth is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy staying calm.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Roth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?#SU#
Murphy decides to stand back up. Murphy steps back and let's Roth get back to his feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch. #TD#
Murphy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Murphy manages to end up in side control.
Murphy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murphy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cathail Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Roth's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murphy throwing shots but Roth is blocking nicely. #T3#
Murphy is keen to just control but Roth is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Roth tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murphy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy working Roth over with strikes.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Roth is having none of it. #SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Murphy decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roth's half guard.#T4#
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Roth has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murphy is thwarting Roth's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Murphy controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail Murphy dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Murphy dives in and scores a takedown into Roth's guard.
Roth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Murphy cracks Roth with a solid left hand.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy stays in close to Roth's body and controls the position. #T2#
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.
Roth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Roth looking to pass the guard.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Roth won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet. #ES#
Murphy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Murphy defending well as Roth loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Roth gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Roth manages to retain guard.

Roth pushes Murphy off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Murphy lands a jab to Roth's midsection.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Murphy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Roth is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth trying to remain calm as Murphy controls from the top position.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roth keeps working.
Murphy working the body and head with strikes.
Murphy trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Murphy landing strikes.
Murphy trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cathail Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cathail Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathail Murphy!
Cathail Murphy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Nimoy vs Hazlehurst
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Murphy fails with the takedown
enabling Dadaeff to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dadaeff breaks the clinch.
Dadaeff scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadaeff paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Dadaeff clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Dadaeff's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dadaeff can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Dadaeff scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Dadaeff breaks the clinch.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dadaeff pinned against the cage. Dadaeff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dadaeff scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dadaeff.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dadaeff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Daday Dadaeff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Dadaeff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Dadaeff counters with a left hand that sends Murphy to the canvas!
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Dadaeff finish him?
Dadaeff is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Dadaeff has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dadaeff is working away from the top position though.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in half guard, Dadaeff seems content to control.#T2#
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Dadaeff slows the pace down in half guard.
Dadaeff wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Dadaeff sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dadaeff wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it. #T3#
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Dadaeff trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Dadaeff misses the target.
Dadaeff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dadaeff pinned against the cage. Dadaeff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
A punch combination from Dadaeff misses.
Dadaeff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadaeff lands with an overhand left.
Dadaeff scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Murphy 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.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Dadaeff has wrist control.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadaeff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Dadaeff keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daday Dadaeff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy'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.#R2#
Dadaeff misses with an uppercut.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadaeff with a body shot.#KD#
Dadaeff bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Murphy! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Dadaeff prevents Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dadaeff controls the pace.
Dadaeff with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dadaeff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dadaeff won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.
Dadaeff being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Dadaeff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Dadaeff isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dadaeff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dadaeff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dadaeff finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Daday Dadaeff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Dadaeff. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Dadaeff throws a big shot that misses.
Dadaeff slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Dadaeff lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dadaeff as he avoids it easily.
Daday Dadaeff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Murphy with a poor takedown #KD#
and Dadaeff counters with a right hand that sends Murphy tumbling to the canvas! Can Dadaeff finish him? He dives into Murphy's guard looking to do just that!#CUT#That has opened up Cathail Murphy's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadaeff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dadaeff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dadaeff trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Dadaeff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dadaeff manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Dadaeff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dadaeff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Murphy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Murphy has hold of Dadaeff's hands but Dadaeff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murphy has his hands clasped together around Dadaeff's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Dadaeff gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dadaeff connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Murphy to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Dadaeff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daday Dadaeff!
Daday Dadaeff very nearly forgot to thank Big Dog Gains 160Q $220 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.

Event: CACC 196: Krawlee vs Yeboah
Date: May 09, 2021

173 cm
33 yrs
180 lbs

175 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs

Pikachu

Murphy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Detektyw Pikachu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Cathail Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pikachu tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pikachu gets slowly back to his feet.
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Detektyw Pikachu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Pikachu is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Pikachu's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pikachu (0) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy trying to control but Pikachu is working from the bottom.
Pikachu is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikachu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pikachu trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Pikachu.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pikachu wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikachu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pikachu keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Murphy postures up.
Pikachu keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard.
Pikachu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pikachu (2) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Pikachu from controlling successfully.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Pikachu trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pikachu trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Pikachu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pikachu (5) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Murphy is not content to let Pikachu control the position.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Pikachu trying to control the position but Murphy is working away. #T5#
Murphy seems a little lost for a moment, as Pikachu dominates the positioning.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Pikachu keeps moving and retains side control.
Pikachu trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy wants to control but Pikachu postures up.#SUB#
Pikachu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Murphy has one of Pikachu's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Pikachu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Pikachu is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Murphy tries to roll over but Pikachu keeps him under control.
Pikachu is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murphy 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.#SUB#
Pikachu is working for a submission of some sort.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Pikachu sits in half guard. #SUB#
Pikachu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8##SUB2#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Pikachu is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy wants to control but Pikachu is keeping busy.
Pikachu controlling the action here.
Pikachu is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now. #T9#
Pikachu is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pikachu is really struggling to control Murphy but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Pikachu is looking for a kimura here.
Murphy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pikachu performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Pikachu is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pikachu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Pikachu uses his free foot to push down on Murphy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Murphy.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pikachu (8) vs (2) Murphy#T11#
Pikachu controlling the pace for now.
Pikachu is looking to work his way around to Murphy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Murphy wants to hold on but Pikachu pushes him away.
Pikachu content just to control the position here.
Pikachu trying to control but Murphy is having none of it. #T12#
Pikachu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Murphy is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Pikachu takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pikachu (11) vs (2) Murphy
Pikachu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pikachu biding his time, controlling Murphy.
Murphy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Murphy turns into Pikachu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pikachu (11) vs (4) Murphy#SUB2#
Murphy 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.
Murphy postures up. #SUB#
Pikachu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pikachu 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.
Pikachu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pikachu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Murphy is now in half guard. #T14#
Murphy controlling the action here.
Pikachu trying to hold on to Murphy's head to control him but Murphy postures up.
Murphy wants to control but Pikachu is keeping him busy.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy trying to control the action but Pikachu is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pikachu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pikachu takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Detektyw Pikachu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 184: Hozdic vs Neuer
Date: Apr 04, 2021

180 cm
34 yrs
180 lbs

175 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs

Sanchez

Murphy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Cathail Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Murphy
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Sanchez is not content to let Murphy control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Sanchez looking to control. #T1#
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy controlling the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.#T2#
Well, if Murphy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murphy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez wants to control but Murphy passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Murphy trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well. #T6#
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from Murphy.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T8#
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T9#
Murphy postures up.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Murphy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murphy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murphy is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez trying to control here. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
Murphy wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez is looking to sweep but instead, Murphy has passed into half guard.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murphy trying to control from Sanchez's half guard. Sanchez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Murphy content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sanchez has locked up a guillotine! Sanchez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Murphy is holding on here and Sanchez must be using up a lot of energy. Murphy has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sanchez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesus Sanchez!
A very excited looking Jesus Sanchez 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.

Event: CACC 177: Gatsby vs Cubbedge
Date: Mar 07, 2021

175 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs

181 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs

Murphy

Scaletta

Event: CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello
Date: Feb 07, 2021

180 cm
21 yrs
177 lbs

175 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs

Mondragon

Murphy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Cathail Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mondragon pinned against the ropes. Mondragon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mondragon enables Murphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mondragon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Murphy
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon is pulling down on Murphy's head. It's preventing any offense from Murphy, at least for the moment.
Murphy content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from Mondragon'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.
Murphy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Murphy trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Mondragon trying to control the position. #T3#
Mondragon pulls Murphy in to control the position. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Mondragon looking to control. #SUB#
Mondragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
It looks like Murphy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Murphy
Mondragon is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy is trying to hold Mondragon in close to prevent damage but Mondragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murphy trying to control but Mondragon postures up. #T6#
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murphy is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Mondragon prevents Murphy from improving his position.#T7#
Mondragon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Murphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Murphy keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Murphy tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
Mondragon looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Murphy holds on, trying desperately to control.
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mondragon controlling from mount. #T12#
Murphy wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Murphy tries to improve his position but instead Mondragon has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (8) vs (2) Murphy
Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon not allowing Murphy to control his hands.
Murphy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Murphy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Murphy staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Murphy rolls, trying to escape but Mondragon keeps control of the position.
Mondragon gets his hands free as Murphy looks to control.
Mondragon controls the action.#T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mondragon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mondragon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Murphy's body.
Mondragon is trying to control but Murphy is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murphy tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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.

Event: CACC 161: Jiurgite vs Jello
Date: Jan 10, 2021

175 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs

181 cm
38 yrs
184 lbs

Murphy

Scaletta

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Cathail Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Scaletta, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Scaletta against the ropes but Scaletta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Scaletta clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Scaletta ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scaletta no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Scaletta looking to control.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaletta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scaletta trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Scaletta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murphy trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Scaletta has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Scaletta is retaining full guard.
Scaletta being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom. #T2#
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scaletta is keeping the position for now.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaletta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scaletta keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy preventing the sweep. #T3#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaletta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Scaletta is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Scaletta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Scaletta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scaletta keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Scaletta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Scaletta is retaining full guard.
Scaletta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Scaletta keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy controlling from the top position.
Scaletta controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Scaletta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murphy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving.
Scaletta looking for a sweep. Not yet Scaletta, not yet. #T5#
Scaletta keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scaletta is keeping the position for now.
Scaletta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Scaletta looking for a sweep. Not yet Scaletta, not yet. #T6#
Murphy trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scaletta is keeping the position for now.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaletta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scaletta is keeping the position for now.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Scaletta actively working from the bottom here.
Scaletta is looking to improve his position.
Scaletta trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy stalling.
Scaletta gets full guard.
Scaletta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Scaletta working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murphy has passed into half guard! #T8#
Scaletta wants to get back to full guard.
Scaletta trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
Scaletta tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Scaletta wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scaletta tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Scaletta desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Scaletta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scaletta.#T9#
Murphy wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving.
Scaletta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Murphy content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Scaletta has locked up a guillotine! Scaletta's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Murphy is holding on here and Scaletta must be using up a lot of energy. Murphy has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Scaletta gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vito Scaletta!
An out of breath Vito Scaletta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CACC 154: Hozdic vs Bok II
Date: Dec 20, 2020

175 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs

175 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs

Murphy

Savkov

Event: CACC 147: Pancake v Sakuraba 2
Date: Dec 06, 2020

184 cm
37 yrs
176 lbs

175 cm
29 yrs
175 lbs

Lee

Murphy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Wutang Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Cathail Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lee clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the ropes.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away. #CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Murphy pulls Lee into guard.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Lee preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy trying to control the position here.
Lee postures up. #T1#
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murphy is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Murphy has Lee pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lee frees his head nicely. Oh but Murphy has switched to an armbar! Lee is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cathail Murphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cathail Murphy thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CACC 141: Boesku vs Donde
Date: Nov 22, 2020

175 cm
28 yrs
175 lbs

189 cm
27 yrs
167 lbs

Murphy

Rochester

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Cathail Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rochester drives through and clinches with Murphy against the ropes.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Rochester to the mat. #SUB#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rochester is aware though and is defending well.
Rochester controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rochester wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rochester manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (0) Rochester
Murphy trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is pushing down on Rochester's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rochester is fighting to maintain full guard but Murphy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Rochester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Rochester has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rochester is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murphy in particular looking to stall.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Rochester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but Rochester is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murphy to get the leverage.
Murphy content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Rochester defends the submission attempt.
Murphy is trying to control. Rochester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Murphy is looking to stall here but Rochester recovers full guard.
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rochester is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (2) Rochester#SUB2#
Rochester seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Murphy is controlling Rochester's trapped leg to prevent Rochester from advancing to side control.
Murphy gets full guard.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Rochester is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Rochester controlling him for the moment.
Rochester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is trying to keep Rochester in close.
Rochester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Rochester wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #T5#
Rochester tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rochester being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy controls Rochester momentarily but Rochester frees himself.
Rochester wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.#T6#
Rochester passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (2) vs (5) Rochester
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy prevents Rochester from improving position.
Murphy is not content to let Rochester control the position.
Murphy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7##SUB2#
Rochester swings around for an armbar but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rochester's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (4) vs (5) Rochester
Murphy trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Rochester being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Murphy trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Rochester wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Rochester keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rochester had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.#T9#
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rochester looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rochester has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Rochester's legs - danger averted.
Murphy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T10##SUB#
Murphy has gone for a leg lock! Rochester slips out almost immediately though and dives into Murphy's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (4) vs (7) Rochester
Rochester stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Murphy pulls Rochester in close to his closed guard and prevents Rochester from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murphy working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Rochester pushes his legs off easily. #T11#
Murphy controls Rochester momentarily but Rochester frees himself.
Rochester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rochester drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murphy dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (6) vs (7) Rochester
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Murphy seems content to control.
Murphy is trying to control. Rochester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12##SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murphy not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rochester manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rochester wants to improve his position but instead Murphy has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rochester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy.
Murphy controlling the pace. #T13#
Rochester is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy trying to control from Rochester's half guard. Rochester has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rochester is retaining full guard.
Murphy trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rochester is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Rochester being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy controlling from the top position.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rochester tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rochester wins on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Arlo Rochester thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 135: Bok vs Sparxx III
Date: Nov 01, 2020

175 cm
37 yrs
182 lbs

175 cm
28 yrs
175 lbs

Murrdock

Murphy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cathail Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Murrdock pushes Murphy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Murrdock can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Murphy gets control of Murrdock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murphy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murrdock is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Murrdock pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy has Murrdock pulled in close to control his posture.
Murrdock passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Murrdock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Murrdock is very close to passing his half guard.
Murrdock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Murrdock'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.
Murrdock continues to stall.#T2#
Murphy tries to roll over but Murrdock keeps him under control.
Murphy wants to control but Murrdock passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (3) vs (0) Murphy
Murrdock trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Murphy 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.
Murphy wants to control but Murrdock postures up.#T3#
Murphy tries to buck Murrdock off but Murrdock is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy is not content to let Murrdock control the position.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
Murrdock is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Murrdock slows the pace down.
Murrdock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Murrdock.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Murphy is not content to let Murrdock control the position.
Murrdock working away.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Murrdock keeps moving and retains side control.
Murrdock taking a breather here.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB#
Murrdock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murrdock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murphy being controlled for a moment.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murrdock wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Murrdock controlling from side mount. #T7#
Murrdock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Murphy tries to bench press Murrdock off him but Murrdock keeps the position.
Murrdock slows the pace down.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murrdock trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T8#
Murrdock content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Murrdock wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy. #T9#
Murrdock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Murphy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Murrdock taking a break here but Murphy is having none of it and regains half guard.
Murrdock is taking a breather. Murphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murrdock is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murrdock is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Murphy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Murrdock is staying active.
Murrdock is just content to waste time from the top position. Murphy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Murphy looking to control but Murrdock passes into half guard.
Murrdock stalling.
Murphy trying to hold on to Murrdock's head to control him but Murrdock postures up. #T11#
Murrdock trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy trying to get back to full guard but Murrdock takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (6) vs (0) Murphy
Murrdock controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Murrdock.#T12#
Murrdock pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Murrdock controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Murrdock fails to take his opponent's back.
Murphy wants to control but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murphy is trying to reverse the position but instead Murrdock has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Murrdock (9) vs (0) Murphy
Murrdock biding his time, looking for the opening. #T14#
Murphy trying to control the action but Murrdock just sinks the hooks in.
Murrdock controls the action.
Murrdock controlling well, preventing Murphy from escaping the position.
Murphy just trying to survive but Murrdock is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Murphy right now.
Murrdock is not going to allow Murphy to sit and survive in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murrdock takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Sid Murrdock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JAG Respect My Grind
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Raga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raga wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Raga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murphy looking to control.
Raga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is adopting a defensive guard.
Raga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Raga trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Raga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raga stops Murphy from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Raga is just out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch but Raga moves out of range. #CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Raga against the cage.
Raga working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Raga has picked Murphy up - he's going for a ride! Raga dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Raga is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it.
Raga prevents Murphy from standing back up.
Murphy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Raga trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Raga working over Murphy with some ground and pound. Murphy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Raga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy has hold of Raga's hands but Raga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raga is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Raga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raga wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Raga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though. #T3#
Raga looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murphy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy trying to hold on to Raga's head to control him but Raga postures up. #ES2#
Murphy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Raga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy tries to bum rush Raga with a series of wild strikes but Raga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Raga is avoiding it.
Raga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murphy avoids it.
Raga throws a head kick that half lands.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Raga lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Raga pushes him off.
Raga throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Murphy. #TD#
Raga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murphy's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Raga has control of the leg.
Raga works his way into side control.
Raga trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Raga misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bina Raga dominated that round.
That's time! Raga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Raga circles away. #TD#
Murphy gets caught flat footed, as Raga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Raga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raga is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Raga from controlling successfully.
Bina Raga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is pulling down on Raga's head to control his posture.
Raga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Raga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Raga from controlling successfully.
Murphy is pulling down on Raga's head. It's preventing any offense from Raga, at least for the moment.
Raga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raga trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Raga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raga is looking to advance position but Murphy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Murphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Murphy 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.
Raga is looking to improve his position but Murphy isn't that keen on the idea.
Murphy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raga is looking to escape.
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Raga haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Murphy won't let Raga get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
Raga is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
Murphy controlling the pace for now.
Raga tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Murphy controlling the pace for now.
Raga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Raga wants to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Murphy connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T4#
Raga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy tries to control but Raga wriggling away.
Murphy controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail 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#
Raga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Raga throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raga shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Raga 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.
Murphy throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Raga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raga. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Raga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murphy manages to circle out of the way.
Bina Raga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRaga.
Raga stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Raga looks to land a combination. Murphy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
Raga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Murphy throws a right hand that Raga ducks under and follows up with a left that Raga also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Raga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raga thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2##CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Raga from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Raga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murphy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Raga, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Raga is working an open guard so Murphy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Murphy lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raga avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raga moves away.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Raga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Raga pushes him off.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Raga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bina Raga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Raga dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Murphy tried to score with a low kick but Raga checks it.
Raga tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.
Raga shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Raga.
Raga avoids the body shot from Murphy. #T4#
Raga shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raga tries to counter by clinching up but Murphy breaks away and moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Murphy.
Cathail Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raga shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Raga shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cathail Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathail Murphy!
Cathail Murphy gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: JAG - Farewell, Camden
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Coyote misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coyote swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Coyote has wrist control.
Coyote is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coyote has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Coyote's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Coyote looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Coyote keeps moving.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Coyote is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Coyote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murphy stands and throws Coyote's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SU2#
Murphy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Coyote shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Coyote's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coyote is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Coyote sprawls well.
A left lands for Murphy.
Coyote moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Coyote instigates a clinch.
Murphy wants to break free but Coyote has control.
Murphy jumps guard but Coyote turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coyote is defending well for now.#BC#
Coyote manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Coyote has one foot on Murphy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coyote throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Coyote misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Coyote on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Coyote moves out of range.
A left and a right from Murphy both land. Nice combination.
Coyote rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coyote wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coyote misses with a straight left.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coyote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coyote misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coyote doesn't seem bothered though.
Coyote fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Coyote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws a nice head kick!
Murphy throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Coyote stumbling backwards into the cage! Coyote bounces back off the cage towards Murphy, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Murphy lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Murphy celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cathail Murphy!
Cathail Murphy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: JAG FNF X
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
Slithers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slithers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slithers.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Slithers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Seth Slithers has been cut.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Slithers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slithers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slithers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Slithers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a right hand that Slithers ducks under and follows up with a left that Slithers also avoids with ease.
Slithers is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Murphy clinches up with Slithers and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD#
Slithers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murphy did well to prevent Slithers getting side control.
Murphy wants to control but Slithers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slithers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Murphy pushes Slithers off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Slithers pushes a forearm under Murphy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Murphy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seth Slithers!
A very excited looking Seth Slithers 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.

Event: Gladitorius Maximus: Legends
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Murphy clinches up with Rossiter and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Rossiter pulls Murphy into guard.
Murphy won't allow Rossiter to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rossiter's guard.#SUB2#
Rossiter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy wants to get up but he can't break Rossiter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Murphy trying to control but Rossiter is working from the bottom.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rossiter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murphy wants to get up but he can't break Rossiter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Rossiter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rossiter wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossiter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Rossiter.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rossiter trying to control the position.
Murphy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rossiter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rossiter keeps working.
Rossiter struggling a bit here.#T3#
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Rossiter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rossiter holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rossiter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Rossiter forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rossiter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Rossiter gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Murphy is trying to escape back to his feet but Rossiter uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T4#
Murphy looking for a sweep but Rossiter has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Rossiter looking to isolate an arm here. Murphy doesn't see it coming and as Rossiter extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Rossiter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kai Rossiter!
During a confident post fight interview, Kai Rossiter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UnderGround 4
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Merman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Merman sneaks out the side door and pushes Murphy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Merman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Merman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merman.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into Merman's guard.#ES#
Merman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Murphy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Merman on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Murphy content to control rather than advance. #T1##SU2#
Murphy escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Murphy gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Murphy decides to stand back up.
Merman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Merman is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Merman wants to stand up but Murphy is controlling him. #T2#
Merman is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up. #SU2#
Murphy stands up and waves to Merman to follow him. #TD2#
Murphy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murphy stops Merman from getting back to his feet.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
Merman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Murphy is thwarting Merman's attempts to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murphy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Merman gets full guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Merman keeps moving.
Merman keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy tries to stand but Merman is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Merman is working an open guard so Murphy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Merman to the mat! Merman manages to get 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.
Merman is pulling down on Murphy's head to control his posture.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Merman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Merman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Herman Merman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murphy won't allow Merman to get back to his feet.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merman has a closed guard, preventing Murphy from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merman is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Merman keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy moves out of range as Merman throws a body kick. #TD2#
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merman pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Merman is retaining full guard. #T2#
Murphy wants to stand but Merman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Merman pushes Murphy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Murphy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES#
Merman throws Murphy to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Merman tries to sprawl but Murphy drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Merman wants to get back to his feet.
Merman controlling the position well.
Merman is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Merman is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merman avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Murphy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Merman misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Merman to the mat! Merman manages to get full guard. #T4#
Murphy won't allow Merman to get back to his feet.
Merman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Merman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy postures up.
Merman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him.
Cathail Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Merman is not content to let Murphy control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy not doing much here.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Merman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Murphy throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Murphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Merman to the ground. Murphy is now in Merman's guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Merman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merman controlling Murphy's posture.
Murphy trying to control but Merman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to stand but Merman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Merman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Merman controlling Murphy's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
Murphy gets the takedown into side control.
Merman is trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Merman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merman can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Merman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merman is pushing Murphy's head away, looking to escape. Murphy manages to hold on to the position though.
Merman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Murphy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU2#
Murphy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Merman to his feet. #CL2#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy stops a takedown attempt from Merman. #T3#
Merman wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Merman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Merman is keeping busy.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Merman blocks it.
Merman tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Merman manages to break the clinch.
Merman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch. #BC#
Merman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Merman gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Merman is pulling down on Murphy's head to control his posture.
Murphy stands and throws Merman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Merman struggling a bit here.#T4##SU2#
Murphy stands up. #TD2#
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Merman throws Murphy to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Murphy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Merman on his heels. He'll look to pass Merman's guard now, I'm sure.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Merman won't let him.
Merman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Murphy stands up from Merman's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cathail Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathail Murphy!
Cathail Murphy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KOTC 10 Kubilay VS Munday
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Merman quickly recovers to half guard.
Merman controlling the position for now.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Merman is having none of it.
Murphy controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Merman 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. #TD2#
Murphy gets control of Merman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murphy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is adopting a defensive guard.
Merman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Merman passes into half guard. #T1#
Merman passes to full mount!
Murphy is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB#
Merman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Murphy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Murphy!
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Merman is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Merman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merman looking to control.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Murphy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Merman, up you get!
A head kick misses from Merman.
Merman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Murphy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Merman is controlling Murphy's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Merman wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Merman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Merman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murphy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Merman is trying to stand.
Murphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Merman tries to kick Murphy off in order to stand up. Murphy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Merman is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murphy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Murphy tries for a kimura but Merman is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Murphy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy content to control rather than advance.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Merman dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Murphy seems content to control.
Merman pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Merman is working away.
Merman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Merman is controlling Murphy's trapped leg to prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.#T1#
Merman tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Murphy pushes Merman up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
Cathail Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Murphy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merman has passed into half guard!
Murphy trying to control here. #SUB#
Merman is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Merman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #ES2#
Murphy kicks Merman off and gets back to his feet.
Merman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Merman. #T3##TD#
Merman shoots in and gets a takedown into Murphy's guard.#ES2#
Murphy has his feet on Merman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Merman can pounce on him.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Merman circles away.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Merman looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Merman looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Merman is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Merman.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Merman.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Merman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merman throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Merman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet. Merman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Murphy feints and as Merman raises his hands in defense, Murphy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound. #SU2#
Murphy stands up and waves to Merman to follow him. #TD2#
Merman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Merman pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail 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#
Merman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Merman didn't expect that.
Merman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Merman with the active half guard here but Murphy passes nicely into side control.
Merman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Murphy decides to stand back up. Murphy steps back and let's Merman get back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Merman tries to sprawl but Murphy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Murphy stalling.
Merman trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy trying to mount his opponent but Merman defends it.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merman controlling the position well. #SUB#
Merman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Merman tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murphy is trying to control. Merman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merman is holding on to half guard well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Merman is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Merman is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Merman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merman gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Merman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Murphy passes Merman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Herman Merman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Merman trying to control here. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merman pushes Murphy off but Murphy dives into side control. #SU2#
Murphy stands up and beckons Merman to his feet.
Merman swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in and bounces Merman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Merman is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cathail Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Merman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cathail Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathail Murphy!
In his post fight interview, Cathail Murphy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cathail Murphy (ranked 22290 p4p, 572 weight class) and Jose Landi (ranked 5754 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

175 cm
23 yrs
175 lbs

181 cm
19 yrs
183 lbs

Murphy

Landi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cathail Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jose Landi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Landi on that attempt.

Murphy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (0) Landi
Murphy controlling the pace.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Landi is defending well.

Landi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Landi looking for submissions off his back.

Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Landi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Landi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Murphy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Landi is just riding it out for now. Murphy eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murphy in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Landi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Murphy wants to work for an arm triangle but Landi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Landi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Landi actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy is pressing down on Landi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Landi is holding on for now.

Landi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Murphy is tapping! Great win for Landi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Landi!
Jose Landi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DSC STRIKE 51
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Raga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Raga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Raga gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Murphy kicks off Raga and gets to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raga.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Raga misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Raga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raga misses with a double jab.
Raga misses with a takedown
letting Murphy counter with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Raga rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raga tries for a takedown but Murphy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bina Raga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Raga has Murphy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Raga pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murphy tumbling to the mat - Raga dives into Murphy's guard.
Raga trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raga looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Raga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Raga throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raga being controlled here momentarily.
Raga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murphy is pulling down on Raga's head. It's preventing any offense from Raga, at least for the moment.
Raga showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Murphy keeping full guard, as Raga tries to pass.
Raga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Raga controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Raga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Raga sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Raga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raga off to one side.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raga dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Raga fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Raga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raga wants it to stay on the feet.
Raga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raga wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Raga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bina Raga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Raga to the mat! Raga manages to get full guard.
Murphy is standing up over Raga. Raga looks to escape but Murphy dives into side control. #REVR#
Raga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raga keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cathail Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raga is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Raga taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Raga tries to escape but Murphy is in control.
Raga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Raga's face as Murphy controls the position. #SU2#
Murphy stands up and beckons Raga to his feet. #CL#
Raga pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Raga has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy. #BC#
Raga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Raga there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raga.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Raga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Raga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raga scores with a head kick.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Raga.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Raga circles away.
Bina Raga is winning the standup battle so far.
Raga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bina Raga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raga tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raga to the ground. Raga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bina Raga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Raga as Murphy shoots in.
Raga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cathail Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raga throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raga avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raga's guard.#SU2#
Raga is working an open guard so Murphy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Raga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Raga working the strikes but Murphy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Murphy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Raga is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Raga seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Raga trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Raga trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Murphy trying to control the position here.
Raga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Bina Raga will probably get the nod.
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#
Raga throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Raga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Raga, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Raga against the cage but Raga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
Raga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raga counters with a nice uppercut.
Bina Raga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Raga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raga is looking to clinch.
Raga throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Raga has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raga fails with the takedown.#T1#
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raga defends it nicely.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raga's guard.
Murphy trying to control but Raga is working from the bottom.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Raga throws a couple of heel strikes. #SUB2#
Murphy 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. #T2#
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Raga is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Raga wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it. #T3#
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Raga keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Raga manages to break the clinch.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raga defends it nicely.
Raga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.#CL#
Raga has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy jumps guard but Raga stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Raga taking a breather.#T4#
Raga looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Murphy pulls Raga into guard.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing Raga from standing up.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.

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 Bina Raga.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raga, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bina Raga!
Our winner, Bina Raga, 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.

Event: DSC STRIKE 45
Date: Mar 27, 2019

#R1#
Baggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baggs.
Some wild striking there from Baggs.
Murphy dives in and grabs Baggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baggs pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Baggs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Baggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
A swing and a miss from Baggs.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baggs is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Baggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Baggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy has been working on his balance at CrossFit Sydney, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Baggs.
Baggs misses with a looping left.
Baggs throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Baggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baggs throws out the jab.
Brian Baggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baggs misses with a low kick.
Baggs lands with a right hand.
Baggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Murphy checks a low kick from Baggs.#T1#
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baggs.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baggs.
Baggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy checks a low kick from Baggs.
Baggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baggs leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Murphy shoots in and bounces Baggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baggs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Murphy stands up and waves to Baggs to follow him.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Baggs takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baggs misses the jab.
A combination from Baggs does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Baggs is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Baggs's guard.
Baggs controlling the position.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baggs has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage. #SU#
Murphy stands up and waves to Baggs to follow him.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Baggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##TD#
Murphy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Baggs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Baggs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baggs for as long as he can get away with.
Baggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baggs is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Murphy works his way into side control.
Baggs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Murphy decides to stand back up. #TD#
Murphy scores with a takedown into Baggs's guard.
Murphy stops Baggs from standing up.
Baggs being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baggs can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy gets to his feet - Baggs follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Baggs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A left lands for Baggs.
Baggs is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Baggs misses.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Baggs digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Baggs tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baggs loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baggs's waist but Baggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Baggs unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Baggs.
Baggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baggs scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Baggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Baggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Baggs. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Baggs tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Baggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baggs misses with a right hand
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baggs cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Baggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Baggs manages to avoid it.
Baggs throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy shoots in but Baggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Baggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baggs swivels and escapes.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baggs throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baggs, right into the meat.
Baggs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3##TD#
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!
Baggs is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Baggs is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Baggs tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Baggs is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
Baggs is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.#SU#
Murphy is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T4#
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baggs, as that shot connected.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baggs as he jumps to the side.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Jab from Baggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baggs lands a two punch combo.
Baggs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Baggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baggs pinned against the cage. Baggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Baggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baggs defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Baggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baggs lands a body shot.
Brian Baggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baggs throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baggs misses the shot to the body.
As Baggs looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Baggs just gets out of the way.
Baggs misses with a body shot.
Baggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baggs defends it nicely.#T1#
Baggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Baggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Baggs.
Baggs misses with a double jab.
Baggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Baggs works over Murphy's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Baggs does it's job there.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy. #T2#
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!
Baggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head. #ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy slips under a jab from Baggs.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baggs misses with a low kick.
A jab from Baggs misses.
Baggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Baggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Baggs throws a shot to the body.
Baggs cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baggs throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baggs scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
A combination from Baggs does no damage.
Baggs scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggs as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Murphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.#T4#
Baggs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Baggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Baggs.
Baggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Baggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baggs sprawls well. Baggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Baggs misses its intended target. #TD#
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Baggs keeps moving.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baggs seems keen to control Murphy's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Baggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baggs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Baggs!
A very excited looking Brian Baggs 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.

Event: Test 4
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Coyote throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Coyote misses the target.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coyote avoids it really well and circles away.
Murphy slips under a jab from Coyote.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chief Coyote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coyote scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coyote.
Coyote seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Coyote displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Chief Coyote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Coyote misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyote tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Coyote saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.#T1##KD#
Coyote drops Murphy with a beautiful combination! Murphy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Coyote is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Coyote swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Coyote finish him?
Coyote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Murphy walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Coyote swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chief Coyote!
Chief Coyote thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Test 2
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Tomahawk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murphy. Murphy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Murphy staying out of range there.#CL#
Tomahawk darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.#TD#
Tomahawk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Murphy regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Murphy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tomahawk has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomahawk to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomahawk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tomahawk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy trying to control but Tomahawk is working from the bottom. #T1#
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tomahawk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tomahawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tomahawk's half guard.#SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
Tomahawk lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
Tomahawk lands a big right hand that sends Murphy crashing to the mat! Tomahawk stays standing though and waves Murphy back to his feet!#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomahawk misses with an uppercut.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomahawk finish him?
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomahawk tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomahawk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomahawk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tomahawk tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Murphy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tomahawk was covering up waiting for the punch and Murphy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Murphy stands and steps away. Tomahawk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tomahawk looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Tomahawk forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC#
Tomahawk manages to break the clinch.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomahawk avoids it really well and circles away.
Chief Tomahawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been informed that Murphy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Tomahawk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Tomahawk sprawls well.
Murphy looks winded!
Murphy slips a jab from Tomahawk.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chief Tomahawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tomahawk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Tomahawk lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tomahawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Tomahawk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tomahawk trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away. #SUB#
Tomahawk is looking for a kimura here.
Tomahawk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tomahawk is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Murphy manages to get to full guard.
Tomahawk throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomahawk is looking to advance position but Murphy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy looking to ground and pound but Tomahawk is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Tomahawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tomahawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Tomahawk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Tomahawk gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Tomahawk to the mat.
Tomahawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard. #REVB#
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Murphy stands up from Tomahawk's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomahawk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chief Tomahawk is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Murphy tries to sprawl but Tomahawk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tomahawk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tomahawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tomahawk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tomahawk is just content to waste time from the top position. Murphy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tomahawk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Tomahawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomahawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Tomahawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Tomahawk from controlling successfully.
Tomahawk postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow. #T2#
Tomahawk is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Tomahawk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tomahawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tomahawk scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tomahawk lands a nice short elbow.
Tomahawk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tomahawk lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Murphy! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tomahawk jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Tomahawk!
Chief Tomahawk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Test 1
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Maeda's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Maeda fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Murphy pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy seems keen to control Maeda's posture.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Maeda pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Murphy controlling the pace.
Maeda tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying for a kimura here. Maeda looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Murphy wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cathail Murphy!
Cathail Murphy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2018

#R1#
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head. #TD#
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murphy's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Sanchez is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Sanchez 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Sanchez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murphy.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Sanchez clinches. #TD#
Sanchez gets control of Murphy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sanchez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez looking to control.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Murphy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanchez wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murphy's back!
Sanchez controlling well, preventing Murphy from escaping the position.
Sanchez gets his hands free as Murphy looks to control. #SUB#
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 Sanchez gets his way!
I really don't envy Murphy right now. #T4#
Will Sanchez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sanchez is trying to stick to Murphy's back but Murphy is turning into Sanchez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sanchez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Murphy.
Murphy looks winded!#SUB#
Sanchez 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 Sanchez.
Sanchez trying his best to control but Murphy has mounted him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Murphy.
Murphy unloads with some shots from mount but Sanchez bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murphy shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez, which made it look bad.
Vince Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#TD#
Sanchez jumps guard and drags Murphy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez controlling Murphy's posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez continues to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy misses with a takedown #CL#
and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy wants a takedown.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Sanchez wants a takedown.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Sanchez manages to pull guard.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez controlling Murphy's posture. #T4#
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to counter by clinching up but Murphy breaks away and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez is looking to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Sanchez dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
Vince Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand. #T1#
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy motions for Sanchez to come forward. Murphy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Sanchez tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.
Sanchez throws a nice head kick!
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez tries to counter by clinching up but Murphy breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Sanchez has managed to clinch. #T3#
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murphy will feel that in the morning.#T4##CL#
Sanchez clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez can't get the takedown. #TD#
Sanchez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
Sanchez pulls Murphy in close to his closed guard and prevents Murphy from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vince Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Sanchez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Watkins drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Watkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
Watkins blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Murphy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watkins trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins striking from the bottom.
Watkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Watkins, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watkins is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Watkins is really struggling to control Murphy but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Murphy controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Murphy has hold of one of Watkins's legs. Watkins is fighting the takedown attempt but Murphy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Watkins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murphy escapes and throws Watkins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Watkins struggling a bit here.#T2#
Murphy trying to control the action but Watkins is working from the bottom.
Watkins tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Watkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watkins wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Watkins is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murphy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Murphy controlling the position easily from mount.
Watkins tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Murphy wants to control the pace but Watkins is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watkins taking shots to the head.
Watkins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Watkins tries to control the position but Murphy now has his back. #SUB2#
Murphy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Watkins has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Watkins trying to control the hands but Murphy won't let him. #T4#
Murphy is hanging on to Watkins's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Murphy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watkins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Murphy avoiding Watkins 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Murphy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Watkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Watkins is trying to control but can't.
Murphy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Watkins controls his leg.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Watkins is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins trying to hold on to Murphy's head to control him but Murphy postures up.
Watkins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Watkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Murphy seems content to control.
Watkins is concentrating on defense, preventing Murphy from advancing position.
Murphy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murphy working over Watkins with some ground and pound. Watkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Watkins wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cathail Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy blocks the strikes from Watkins.
Murphy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Watkins's guard.
Watkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watkins is controlling Murphy's posture.
Watkins working a defensive guard but Murphy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Watkins is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Watkins is defending well.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3##SU2#
Murphy stands up.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Watkins controlling Murphy's posture. #SUB#
Watkins 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. #T4#
Watkins is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Murphy is fighting to break Watkins's control of his arms but Watkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Watkins trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Watkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Watkins is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Watkins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Watkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Watkins. #ROC2#
Watkins is rocked!#TD2#
Murphy is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Watkins is in big trouble! Murphy is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Watkins. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Cathail Murphy!

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