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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Oakly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Oakly manages to avoid it.
Murphy thuds his shin into the meat of Oakly's side.#TD2#
Oakly shoots in and gets a takedown into Murphy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oakly looks winded!#ES#
Murphy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Oakly is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Oakly looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oakly for as long as he can get away with.#T1##SUB#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Oakly is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oakly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oakly 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. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oakly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oakly lands in his opponent's guard.
Oakly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Oakly defends easily.
#T4#
Murphy has Oakly pulled in close to control his posture.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oakly tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Murphy gets caught flat footed, as Oakly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murphy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Oakly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oakly has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Murphy controlling the position.#SUB#
Murphy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Oakly throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murphy's body to avoid the submission. Murphy has instead reached around Oakly's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murphy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Orlando Murphy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Peterson drops Murphy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Peterson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Peterson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Ambrose throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Ambrose looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
As Ambrose tries to get set, Murphy tries to push him back and clinch up but Ambrose manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Ambrose drives through with a takedown into Murphy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing Ambrose from standing up.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ambrose 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. #REVR##T1#
Murphy controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Murphy is working for a kimura but Ambrose is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Ambrose is working away.
Ambrose is trying to control but can't.
Ambrose pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Ambrose kicks Murphy off and gets back to his feet.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Ambrose throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Ambrose finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ambrose trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ambrose tries to stand but Murphy is controlling from the bottom.
Murphy scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ambrose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ambrose trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is trying to keep Ambrose in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ambrose wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Ambrose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Ambrose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ambrose slips nicely into half guard.
Murphy keeping hold of Ambrose's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambrose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Ambrose dominated that 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.
#R2##TD2#
Ambrose throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Ambrose finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ambrose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ambrose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ambrose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ambrose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Ambrose trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ambrose wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ambrose moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ambrose successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Ambrose seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murphy controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ambrose looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambrose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy postures up.
#T3#
Ambrose wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ambrose manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Ambrose turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Murphy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ambrose presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ambrose avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambrose lands a couple of good shots and Murphy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4##SUB2#
Ambrose looking for the RNC.
Ambrose controls the position.
Murphy is really stuck here.
Ambrose thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Murphy is keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambrose struggling to land strikes to the head as Murphy covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Ambrose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Ambrose back into the cage.
Ambrose misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ambrose fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Ambrose persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murphy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ambrose manages to move to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Ambrose there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dean Ambrose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ambrose thowing shots but they're missing.
Ambrose controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB2#
Ambrose jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murphy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murphy and Ambrose has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Ambrose swings around for an armbar but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ambrose's guard.#SUB2#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambrose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Ambrose has his feet on Murphy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ambrose swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Dean Ambrose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
Ambrose dives in and scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Ambrose postures up.
Ambrose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Ambrose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Murphy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ambrose escapes and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Ambrose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ambrose tries to score with some ground and pound. Murphy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Ambrose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambrose 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Ambrose!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Allen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Murphy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Allen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Murphy stalls.
Murphy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Murphy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Allen is trying to keep an underhook but Murphy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Allen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Allen for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Allen wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Allen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Allen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Murphy working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Murphy pushes a forearm under Allen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Allen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orlando Murphy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barlow.#CUT2#
It looks like Orlando Murphy has been cut.
Barlow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Barlow rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy just leaning against Barlow, taking a breather. #TD2#
Barlow wants the takedown. Murphy is fighting it off but Barlow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Murphy's guard against the cage.#ES#
Murphy kicks Barlow off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Barlow dives in and scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is pulling down on Barlow's head. It's preventing any offense from Barlow, at least for the moment.
Barlow stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Barlow trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Barlow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barlow defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barlow trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #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 wants to sweep here but Barlow controlling him for the moment.
Barlow is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Barlow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barlow throws a strike but Murphy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Barlow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barlow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barlow wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy. #T3#
Barlow passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Murphy!
Murphy is squirming around, avoiding Barlow's attempts to control the action.
Murphy tries to hold on but Barlow postures up.
Barlow trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Barlow goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#T4#
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barlow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barlow passes into half guard.
Barlow trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Barlow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Barlow has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Barlow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barlow lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Barlow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barlow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Barlow seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1##SUB#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Barlow tries to pass.
Murphy has Barlow pulled in close to control his posture.
Murphy continues to stall.
Barlow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Barlow.
#TD#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barlow to the mat! Barlow manages to get full guard.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Josiah Barlow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Murphy working for a triangle but Barlow defends it easily.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Barlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barlow 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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barlow controls the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murphy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barlow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barlow trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Barlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orlando 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##CL2#
Barlow moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barlow walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barlow is standing up over Murphy. Murphy looks to escape but Barlow dives into side control.
#REVR#
Barlow is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barlow.
#T1#
Barlow is trying to move to mount but Murphy reverses beautifully and ends up in Barlow's guard.
Barlow working a defensive guard but Murphy passes into half guard.
Barlow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barlow trying to control 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.
#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Murphy.
Barlow trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Barlow is trying to control but Murphy passes into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Murphy working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barlow moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Barlow drives through with a takedown into Murphy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##SUB#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orlando Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josiah Barlow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Orlando Murphy.
Well Barlow 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Barlow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.#CL2#
Stevens instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Stevens.
Stevens tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stevens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #KD2#
Stevens drops Murphy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murphy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Orlando Murphy has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens dips a shoulder and cracks Murphy with a mighty uppercut! Murphy falls back against the cage and Stevens unloads with a barrage of strikes! Murphy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stevens screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Stevens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Murphy tries to sprawl but Fabron drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fabron is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it.
Fabron 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.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fabron on the ground.
Murphy is concentrating on defense, preventing Fabron from advancing position.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fabron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is in trouble now - Fabron has advanced to mount!
Fabron tries to control but Murphy wriggling away. #SUB2#
Fabron working for a guillotine from mount but Murphy is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Fabron trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Fabron avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Murphy suckers Fabron into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Murphy is now in Fabron's guard!
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##SUB#
Murphy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fabron dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Fabron from controlling successfully.
Fabron 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.
Fabron is fighting to break Murphy's control of his arms but Murphy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fabron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Fabron throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fabron's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVR##T3#
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fabron 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#
Fabron lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fabron thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Murphy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Fabron is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Murphy wants to control but Fabron is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Fabron 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.
Murphy keeping hold of Fabron's head, controlling as best he can.
Fabron trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Fabron is stalling here. Murphy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fabron seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Murphy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fabron wants to control but Murphy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gill Fabron dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fabron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Fabron.#TD2#
Fabron closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy is not content to let Fabron control the position.
Murphy keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabron tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Murphy isn't going anywhere.
Murphy is trying to control Fabron's posture but Fabron avoids it.
Fabron is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fabron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well.
Gill Fabron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fabron in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ground and pound from Fabron seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Murphy parries the strikes from Fabron easily there. Fabron is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Murphy to escape.
Murphy misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Fabron working the ground and pound but Murphy is defending the strikes.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fabron looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murphy is avoiding damage well.
Fabron is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabron laying and praying for a moment but Murphy takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Fabron wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Fabron trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fabron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fabron wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Gill Fabron has been cut.
Murphy slips a straight right by Fabron.#T4#
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Fabron.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Fabron breaks away and moves out of range.
Murphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Fabron tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Fabron misses with a right hand #CL#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murphy. #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.
Fabron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fabron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fabron throws a big right hand that misses.
Fabron wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Orlando Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gill Fabron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fabron throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Murphy tries to sprawl but Fabron drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fabron wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Fabron has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Murphy defend it? Fabron steps over the head and cranks it - Murphy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fabron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gill Fabron!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick from Vobora lands but Murphy takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Orlando Murphy has been cut.
A head kick misses from Vobora.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
As Vobora tries to get set, Murphy tries to push him back and clinch up but Vobora manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Vobora.
Murphy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vobora avoids it.
Murphy misses with a leg kick
and Vobora counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Vobora drives through with a takedown into Murphy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murphy pulls Vobora in close to prevent any damage.
Vobora trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy controls Vobora momentarily but Vobora frees himself.
Murphy throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Vobora from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vobora doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vobora manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy has his hands on Vobora's head, controlling the position. #ES#
Murphy wriggles free and stands up.
Vobora throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Vobora lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Vobora moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Vobora looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Murphy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vobora tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it. #T2#
Vobora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murphy.
Vobora throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murphy's head.
Vobora tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Vobora lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vobora looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vobora tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Vobora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vobora throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vobora after a bit of a struggle.
Vobora is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vobora down to the mat. Vobora avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Murphy clinches up with Vobora and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Murphy jumps guard and drags Vobora to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vobora must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Vobora trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Vobora sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy controlling Vobora's posture.
Murphy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Murphy wants to sweep here but Vobora controlling him for the moment.
Vobora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Vobora got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vobora has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Vobora 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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Murphy has his foot on Vobora's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vobora works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vobora gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Vobora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando 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#
Vobora lands with a nice body kick.
Vobora throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily. #CL#
Vobora gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Vobora has picked Murphy up - he's going for a ride! Vobora dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Murphy kicks off Vobora and gets to his feet.
David Vobora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vobora tries a head kick but it misses.
David Vobora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vobora misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vobora but Vobora pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vobora throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Vobora is breathing heavily.#TD#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into Vobora's guard.
Vobora is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Murphy dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
A lull in 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 Vobora for as long as he can get away with.
Vobora struggling a bit here.#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 maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vobora will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Murphy continues to stall.#T3#
Murphy working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vobora tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position. #SUB#
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Murphy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Vobora takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy.
Vobora moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
Vobora is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Vobora shows good takedown defense.
Vobora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Vobora counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Vobora feints and as Murphy raises his hands in defense, Vobora changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vobora 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#
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vobora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vobora wants to control but Murphy passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Murphy seems content to control.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Vobora's hands, connecting with Vobora's forehead.
Murphy slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but Vobora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murphy to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy trying to control the pace. #T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vobora can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice takedown defense from Vobora. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Vobora steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vobora misses with a body kick.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vobora avoids a kick to the body.
Vobora is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Murphy tries to work over Vobora's front leg with a kick but Vobora checks it. #CL#
Murphy rushes Vobora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Murphy pulls guard effortlessly.
Vobora is fighting to break Murphy's control of his arms but Murphy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Vobora pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Murphy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Stewart.#TD#
Murphy manages to pull guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy pulls Stewart in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stewart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Murphy keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass.
Murphy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Stewart has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murphy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Murphy controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #T2#
Stewart not allowing Murphy to control his hands.
Stewart biding his time, controlling Murphy.
Murphy wants to control his opponent's hands but Stewart gets his hands free.
Stewart controls the position.
Murphy rolls, trying to escape but Stewart keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Murphy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Stewart looking to hold on to the position here but Murphy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stewart pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Murphy controlling the position for now.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stewart in particular looking to stall.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Stewart is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
Murphy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Orlando Murphy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Stewart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murphy's guard.
Stewart is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Stewart gets to his feet. Murphy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stewart is looking to clinch.
Stewart tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it. #T1##CL2#
Stewart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stewart as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Stewart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage.#TD2#
Stewart is trying to trip Murphy. He has hold of a leg but Murphy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stewart persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stewart defends well.
Stewart looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Murphy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stewart stacks Murphy 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 Stewart!#T2#
Stewart working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Murphy manages to get back to half guard.
Murphy is not content to let Stewart control the position.
Murphy wants to control but Stewart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stewart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stewart trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T3#
Murphy gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stewart defends well.
Stewart would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Stewart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy sets himself, and Stewart steps forward looking for the clinch! Murphy avoids it this time.#TD2#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murphy is controlling Stewart's posture.
Stewart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stewart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stewart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stewart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murphy is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Stewart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
Stewart trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Will Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy strikes from the bottom but Stewart passes into mount!
Stewart manages to capitalize on a mistake by Murphy to take his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will Stewart go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stewart avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Murphy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#SUB2#
Stewart is persistently looking for the submission but Murphy is defending it well.
Stewart avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control his hands.
Murphy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy trying to control here.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stewart in particular looking to stall.
Stewart misses with a head shot. Murphy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Murphy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3#
Murphy is controlling Stewart's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stewart trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stewart. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Stewart.
Murphy throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Stewart moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Stewart gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Murphy trying to hold on to Stewart's head to control him but Stewart postures up.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. #T4#
Stewart tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Murphy.
Stewart is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Murphy has his foot on Stewart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stewart works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stewart 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Stewart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Hall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hall trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Hall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall tries to move to full mount but Murphy actually manages to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing Hall from standing up.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall throws a big right hand that misses.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
Hall controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Hall wants to stand up but Murphy is controlling him.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hall wants to hit a switch here but Murphy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hall there! #T3#
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murphy content just to control the position here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hall is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Murphy locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hall is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orlando Murphy!
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