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Event:
Madness 21 Moru vs Crab
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Steele darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Steele takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Freddy Murphy has been cut.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy jumps guard but Steele turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Steele gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murphy regains guard.
Steele prevents Murphy from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Steele wanted to stand there but Murphy had control of the position.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele wants to stand but Murphy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murphy throws a couple of weedy looking 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#
Steele pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steele as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murphy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steele's brow.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steele after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Steele is trying to trip Murphy. He has hold of a leg but Murphy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Steele persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Steele has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murphy is proving hard to escape from.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Steele trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.#T3#
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steele wants to stand but Murphy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.#CL#
Steele darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Steven Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Murphy.#TD#
Steele is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murphy can't fight it off and eventually Steele manages to take the fight to the floor. Murphy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steele has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing Steele from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele misses with some punches.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Steele. #BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#CL#
Steele pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steele is keeping busy.
Steele lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.
Steele tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Steven Steele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Steele stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Steele moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
#CL#
Steele has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Steele works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Steele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steele wanted to stand there but Murphy had control of the position.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steele is controlling him. #T3#
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Murphy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Steele drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
#TD#
Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.
Murphy wants to control but Steele postures up.#T4#
Steele wants to stand but Murphy is controlling his arm.
Murphy is trying to control Steele's posture but Steele avoids it.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Steele tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Steele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Murphy's cut.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Steele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy is trying to push Steele away but Steele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
Steele lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Steele turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Murphy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steele off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy keeps control of the position as Steele tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Murphy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Steele right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Murphy looking for the choke from the back.
Steele trying to control the position but Murphy manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Steele's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Murphy avoiding Steele 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Steele defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Murphy's arms.
Steele tries to break free.
Steele rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murphy content to control rather than advance.
Steele is concentrating on defense, preventing Murphy from advancing position. #T2##SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but Steele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murphy to get the leverage.
Steele controlling the position for now.
Murphy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy.
Steele is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steele is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Murphy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Steele is controlling Murphy's trapped leg to prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.
Steele wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Steele wants to get back to full guard but Murphy has mounted him!
Murphy working the ground and pound effectively.
Murphy is looking to stand but Steele has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Steele tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steele holds on for dear life, controlling Murphy's posture momentarily.
Steele can't escape 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.#T4##SUB2#
Murphy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steele has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Steven Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steele tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Steele is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Murphy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Steele wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy trying to control but Steele is having none of it.
Steele regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steele 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Steele!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 6
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Modean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Modean fights it but they end up in guard.
Modean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Modean keeps moving.
Modean is striking but Murphy is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB#
Modean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy is trying to control. Modean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Modean defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy wants to work for an arm triangle but Modean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Murphy is working for a kimura but Modean is defending it quite comfortably.
Modean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy stalling.
Modean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy moves into full mount! Modean won't be happy about that!
Modean wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.#T2#
Modean is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Murphy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Murphy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy lands a couple of good shots and Modean has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Murphy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Modean is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Modean fending off the submission attempt from Murphy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Murphy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T3##SUB2#
Murphy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Modean has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for the choke from the back position but Modean is controlling his hands well.
Modean manages to reverse the position and now he's in Murphy's guard. Nice work there by Modean.
Modean preventing the sweep.
Modean being controlled here momentarily.
Modean trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Modean defends easily.
Murphy tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Modean is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Modean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Modean is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Modean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Modean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been informed that Murphy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Murphy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Modean down.
#SUB2#
Murphy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murphy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Modean tries to escape but Murphy is in control. #SUB2#
Murphy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Modean rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murphy's guard! Nice work there by Modean! #T2#
Modean looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Modean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Modean looking for a sweep. Not yet Modean, not yet.
Modean wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Modean is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Murphy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Modean is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Modean has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Modean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Modean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Modean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy has his hands on Modean's head, controlling the position.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Modean controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Modean trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Freddy Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Modean closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.#BC#
Modean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Modean quickly recovers to half guard.
Modean has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Murphy. #SUB2#
Murphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Modean sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Modean taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murphy stops Modean from getting back to his feet.
#T1##SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Modean defends it well.
Modean is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Modean's head.
Murphy is thwarting Modean's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Modean is defending against the submission attempts here by Murphy.
Murphy wants to control but Modean is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Modean wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Modean is defending well.
Freddy Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Modean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Modean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Modean pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Modean working a defensive guard here.
Murphy controlling from the top position.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Modean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Modean won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Brandon Modean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freddy Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Freddy Murphy!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Freddy Murphy!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Freddy Murphy!
Freddy Murphy wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Freddy Murphy thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Madness Insanity 2
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie Jr 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. Gracie Jr is in Murphy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Gracie Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie Jr looking to pass the guard.
Gracie Jr is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie Jr wants to stand but Murphy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy keeping hold of Gracie Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Murphy is pressing down on Gracie Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie Jr throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie Jr's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVR#
Murphy connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie Jr's head.
Gracie Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Gracie Jr working a defensive guard but Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Gracie Jr defending well.
Murphy prevents Gracie Jr from standing back up.
#SUB#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Gracie Jr defending well.
Gracie Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Murphy working Gracie Jr over with strikes here. #T4#
Murphy lands a big elbow.
Murphy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gracie Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Murphy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie Jr turns into him and now he's in Murphy's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Murphy 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##CL2#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Gracie Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Gracie Jr 's eye.
Gracie Jr tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
#TD#
Murphy tightens his grip and picks Gracie Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie Jr manages to land in guard.
Gracie Jr is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
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.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Jr can do to turn this around?
Murphy cracks Gracie Jr with a solid left hand.#T1#
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie Jr on the ground.
Murphy stops Gracie Jr from standing up.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy looking to pass the 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.
Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie Jr has a closed guard, preventing Murphy from standing up.
Gracie Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Gracie Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVB#
Freddy Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy has control of Gracie Jr's left arm, preventing Gracie Jr from doing any damage.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Murphy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gracie Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Murphy has switched to an armbar! Gracie Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Freddy Murphy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Freddy Murphy waved his t-shirt featuring VanDam Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Madness Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Murphy swings for the body but Wackson moves out of range.
Wackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Wackson forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Wackson keeps moving.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Murphy stands up over Wackson , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SU#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Wackson clinches. #BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wackson keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Wackson 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy cracks Wackson with a solid left hand.
Wackson wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position. #T2#
Wackson keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wackson for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Wackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wackson after a bit of a struggle.
Wackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Wackson avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Wackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wackson gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Wackson has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Murphy jumps guard but Wackson stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Wackson .
#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Wackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Wackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Freddy Murphy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Wackson moves into the clinch.
Wackson is trying to stall.
We've been informed that Wackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Murphy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wackson throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Wackson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Wackson moves into the clinch.
Wackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Wackson lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wackson .
Wackson tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Wackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Wackson shows good takedown defense.
Wackson feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Wackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murphy to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Wackson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Michael Wackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Wackson managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wackson clinches up against the cage.
Wackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Wackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wackson lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Wackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Wackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Wackson gets the takedown into side control.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.#T3##SU2#
Wackson decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Wackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wackson gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike.
Wackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Wackson avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
#BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Wackson 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.#SU2#
Wackson stands up from Murphy's guard - Wackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wackson misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Wackson 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wackson is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wackson .
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy tries to buck Wackson off but Wackson is having none of it.
Murphy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murphy tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Wackson decides to stand back up. Wackson steps back and let's Murphy get back to his feet.#CL2#
Wackson drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Wackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Wackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wackson gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Murphy stalls.
Wackson misses with the head strike.
Wackson leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Murphy decides to pull guard. #T2#
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wackson manages to pass to side control.
Murphy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wackson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3##SU2#
Wackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wackson wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Freddy Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Wackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Murphy is struggling to control the position.
Murphy is trying to drag Wackson to the mat but Wackson 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 Freddy Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Wackson is blocking nicely.
Wackson trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wackson to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Wackson .
I think Wackson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Wackson !
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