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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Bjj shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Bjj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Bjj misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Murphy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bjj will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Bjj wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bjj to the mat! Bjj manages to get full 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bjj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
Murphy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bjj pulls Murphy in to control the position.
Murphy trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom.
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Murphy has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Bjj. Bjj maintains the clinch.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjj's elbow. #TD#
Bjj 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. #SUB2#
Murphy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bjj dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2#
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Bjj won't allow Murphy to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Murphy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bjj 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 Murphy.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bjj easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Bjj avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Bjj takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Murphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy is trying desperately to improve position.
Murphy reaches up to try and control the position but Bjj seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Murphy rolls and tries to escape and now Bjj has his back!
Bjj controlling well, preventing Murphy from escaping the position.
#T4#
Murphy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bjj.
Bjj has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bjj keeps control of the position as Murphy tries to break free.
Bjj biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bjj'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Bjj dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Bjj counters by clinching up.
Bjj has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Bjj gets control of Murphy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bjj will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bjj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him.
Bjj keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom. #T1#
Murphy is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bjj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bjj avoids it really well and circles away.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bjj Bjj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Murphy.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Bjj is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Bjj's guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjj is keeping the position for now.
Bjj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Murphy has been cut.#CL#
Bjj forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Bjj. #BC#
Bjj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mark Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Bjj circles away easily#CL#
and Bjj counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Bjj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Bjj shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murphy tries to bench press Bjj off him but Bjj keeps the position.
Bjj Bjj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
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 is trying to control Bjj's posture but Bjj avoids it.
Murphy looks to move to half guard but instead Bjj has passed into mount! Damn!
Murphy tries to hold on but Bjj pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy can't escape the position.
Bjj controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Bjj dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bjj forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bjj is trying to trip Murphy. He has hold of a leg but Murphy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bjj persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Murphy working for submissions but it's allowed Bjj to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy trying to control but Bjj postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Bjj decides to stand and escape the position.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjj manages to avoid it.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Bjj.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bjj sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bjj shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.#TD#
Bjj closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murphy did well to prevent Bjj getting side control.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Murphy trying to control here.
#SU#
Bjj decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bjj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjj.
Bjj Bjj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Murphy.#TD#
Bjj 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.
Bjj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Murphy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bjj escapes and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy trying to control but Bjj flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Bjj slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Murphy rolls, trying to escape but Bjj keeps control of the position.
Bjj slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Murphy just trying to survive but Bjj is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Murphy is in bad spot here.
Bjj has good solid back control here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bjj avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control his hands.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Bjj is riding his opponent, not letting Murphy buck him off.
Bjj keeps control of the position as Murphy tries to break free.
Murphy trying to control the hands but Bjj won't let him.
Bjj Bjj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjj biding his time, controlling Murphy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjj Bjj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bjj 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 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjj Bjj!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Murphy misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into Pablo's guard.
Pablo has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Pablo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Murphy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pablo, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Murphy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pablo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pablo is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Pablo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Murphy.
Pablo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy is looking to take Pablo's back but instead Pablo gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Murphy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Murphy is stalling here. Pablo 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 Pablo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pablo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Murphy prevents Pablo from moving into mount.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Pablo keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Pablo stands up.
Pablo shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pablo tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Murphy has eaten all the pies!
Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body. #T3##TD2#
Murphy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Murphy passes Pablo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pablo wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Pablo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pablo is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy works his way into side control. #T4#
Pablo is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy trying to control the action but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Murphy happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pablo manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murphy swings for the body but Pablo moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Pablo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Pablo fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Pablo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Murphy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pablo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Murphy has Pablo in his guard.#REVR#
Pablo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy is controlling Pablo's posture.
Pablo passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Pablo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pablo is working away from the top position though.
Pablo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Pablo has control of the leg.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy moves into full guard.
Murphy controls Pablo momentarily but Pablo frees himself.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pablo is one step ahead there. #T3#
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Pablo is proving a slippery customer.
Pablo preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pablo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Pablo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy throws a body punch but Pablo moves out of range. #TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pablo quickly recovers to half guard.
Murphy trying to mount his opponent but Pablo defends it. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pablo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murphy in particular looking to stall.
Murphy is thwarting Pablo's attempts to control the position.
Pablo gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pablo keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pablo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pablo enables Murphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pablo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Pablo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy advances to half guard.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Pablo is working away.
Murphy moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to control but Pablo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Murphy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mark Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy laying and praying for a moment but Pablo takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Pablo is looking to improve his position.
Pablo is trying to stand.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Pablo is working away.
Murphy moves into full mount! Pablo won't be happy about that!
Murphy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Murphy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pablo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pablo!
Pablo throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pablo is one step ahead there.
Pablo tries to stand but Murphy is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
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#
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pablo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Murphy is trying to control. Pablo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pablo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lucas Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pablo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Murphy!
Mark Murphy took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Lucas Pablo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Puta!'.
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