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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 32 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Patrick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schaubi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schaubi tries to counter by clinching up but Murphy breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been informed that Murphy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Schaubi has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Murphy jumps guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Schaubi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schaubi preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Schaubi is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle here but Schaubi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (3) vs (0) Murphy
Murphy wants to control but Schaubi postures up.
Murphy seems a little lost for a moment, as Schaubi dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Schaubi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schaubi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schaubi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy wants to control but Schaubi postures up.
Murphy tries to bench press Schaubi off him but Schaubi keeps the position. #SUB#
Schaubi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Schaubi swings around for an armbar but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (3) vs (2) Murphy#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy pushing down on Schaubi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura here.
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Murphy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murphy is trying to control. Schaubi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Schaubi is defending against the submission attempts here by Murphy.
#T4#
Schaubi manages to get to full guard.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Schaubi is pulling down on Murphy's head. It's preventing any offense from Murphy, at least for the moment.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Murphy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schaubi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schaubi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schaubi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (7) vs (2) Murphy#T5#
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schaubi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Murphy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (9) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schaubi controlling his opponent.
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Schaubi maintains control.#T6#
Schaubi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Schaubi tries to control but Murphy wriggling away.
Schaubi avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Murphy regains half guard.
Schaubi is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
Schaubi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (12) vs (2) Murphy#T8#
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face as Schaubi controls the position.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy seems a little lost for a moment, as Schaubi dominates the positioning.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face as Schaubi controls the position. #SUB#
Schaubi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schaubi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Murphy wants to control but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schaubi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Murphy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Schaubi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (14) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Murphy is squirming around, avoiding Schaubi's attempts to control the action.
Murphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schaubi content just to control the position here.
Schaubi tries to control but Murphy wriggling away. #T11#
Schaubi mounts Murphy! Really nice guard pass there!
Schaubi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy can't escape the position.
Schaubi wants to take his opponent's back but Murphy doesn't allow it.
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Murphy stops Schaubi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T12#
Murphy is trying desperately to improve position.
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Murphy wants to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Murphy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Murphy is looking to get to half guard.
Schaubi fails to advance to Murphy's back.
Schaubi avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.#T13#
Schaubi controlling from the full mount.
Schaubi continues to stall.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
Schaubi wants to take his opponent's back but Murphy doesn't allow it.
Schaubi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Schaubi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
Schaubi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Abu Schaubi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 45 losses; Bobby Lee Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patrick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Nickal against the ropes.
#TD#
Nickal pulls guard successfully.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but Nickal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murphy to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nickal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Nickal defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nickal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Murphy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nickal is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Patrick Murphy!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy lands a jab to Mazepin's midsection.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Murphy pulls guard.
Murphy pulls Mazepin in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mazepin is breathing heavily.
Murphy cracks Mazepin with a solid left hand.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#Fedor Mazepin's cut is getting worse.#SUB#
Mazepin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mazepin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy with a nice head shot there.
Murphy is working Mazepin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Murphy taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Mazepin is defending well. #SUB2#
Murphy tries for a kimura but Mazepin is defending well.
Mazepin is trying to improve his position.
Mazepin taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mazepin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mazepin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Murphy working the ground and pound from side control.
Mazepin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT2#Fedor Mazepin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Murphy cracks Mazepin with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT2#Jeez, Fedor Mazepin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Murphy scoring with punches from side control.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Mazepin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick Murphy!
Patrick Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2023 |
#R1#
McGuire lands a head kick. Murphy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target. #CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Murphy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Murphy stops McGuire from getting back to his feet.
Murphy is pressing down on McGuire's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuire is holding on for now.
Murphy uses his free foot to push down on McGuire's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGuire.
McGuire 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 tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU#
Murphy is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL#
Murphy drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
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!#TD#
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Murphy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McGuire is defending well. Murphy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McGuire has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Murphy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Murphy!
After winning the bout, Patrick Murphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Vincent McGuire stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gi'mmie my Money! '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Murphy pulls guard.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
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 trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murphy uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
Murphy content just to control the position here.
Brown is trying to escape the mount but Murphy keeps good control and instead manages to take Brown's back.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brown defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Murphy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Murphy on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Brown is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3##SUB2#
Murphy tightening his grip on Brown, looking for the choke.
Murphy cracks Brown with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Brown from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Brown is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Brown fending off the submission attempt from Murphy.
Murphy lands strikes to the head. #T4##SUB2#
Murphy has got one arm under Brown's chin. This could be trouble... Brown trying to control the other hand but Murphy gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Brown has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Murphy!
Patrick Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 263 Doomsday vs Don
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely. #CL2#
Kowalski tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Kowalski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalski can't break the clinch.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalski takes a shot to the head.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy lunges at Kowalski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kowalski's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kowalski tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws a counter combo.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1##CL2#
Kowalski tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalski fails to land.
Kowalski throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kowalski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy can't get the takedown.
Kowalski tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy has Kowalski pressed against the cage, preventing Kowalski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Kowalski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Murphy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kowalski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalski.
Murphy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silverback MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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 controlling the position well.
Kowalski working Murphy over with strikes.
Kowalski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kowalski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Kowalski in his half guard.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Kowalski in his half guard.
Kowalski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kowalski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Murphy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kowalski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy controls Kowalski momentarily but Kowalski frees himself. #T4#
Kowalski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murphy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kowalski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy is in close to Kowalski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Kowalski trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Murphy.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kowalski up against the cage.
Murphy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kowalski wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Kowalski wants a takedown.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Kowalski's ribcage. Kowalski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalski gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Kowalski is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalski fails to land.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kowalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though.
Peter Kowalski is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy tries to clinch up#TD#
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kowalski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murphy holds on and takes a little breather.
Kowalski won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kowalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Kowalski is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Kowalski finish him?
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy holds on to Kowalski's head and controls the position momentarily.
Murphy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Murphy is holding on to half guard well.
Kowalski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Kowalski in his half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Kowalski sits in half guard.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy manages to get to full guard.
Kowalski throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalski counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Kowalski to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Kowalski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Kowalski connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kowalski scores with a punch to the head.
Kowalski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kowalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up with Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kowalski wants the takedown. Murphy is fighting it off but Kowalski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Murphy's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Kowalski won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy seems keen to control Kowalski's posture.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Kowalski preventing the sweep.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Kowalski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalski postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.#T2#
Murphy has control of Kowalski's left arm, preventing Kowalski from doing any damage.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kowalski looking to control.
Kowalski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kowalski controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Kowalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Kowalski is controlling Murphy's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patrick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Kowalski counters with a takedown into side control.
Murphy taking a bit of punishment here - Kowalski scoring with strikes.
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalski is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Kowalski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Kowalski trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kowalski connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Kowalski trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kowalski works his way into side control.
Murphy tries to buck Kowalski off but Kowalski is having none of it.
Murphy defending against the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowalski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Kowalski!
After the fight, Peter Kowalski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DMMA 205 Alyoshin vs Mahmut
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Spanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Spanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Spanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
A short uppercut from Spanner.
Spanner lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Spanner.
Murphy pushes Spanner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanner.
Spanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spanner cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Spanner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanner lands with a left to the head.
Spanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spanner lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Spanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Spanner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Murphy has been cut.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Spanner moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spanner.
Spanner throws an elbow but it misses.
Spanner lands an elbow inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A short right from Spanner on the inside.
Spanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Spanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spanner backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy. #BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
#T2##CL2#
Spanner moves into the clinch successfully.
Spanner stops a takedown attempt from Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Spanner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Spanner does no damage.
Spanner slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Spanner avoids nicely. #CL2#
Spanner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spanner.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy avoiding damage as Spanner throws knees to the body.
Spanner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Spanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spanner lands a knee to the head.
Spanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Spanner.
Spanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy takes an elbow to the temple.
Spanner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Spanner tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Spanner back against the cage.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spanner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy has been working on his balance at Krav Maga MMA Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Spanner.#BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Spanner moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Spanner clinches.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Spanner, against the cage.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Spanner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spanner after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Spanner tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Spanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spanner gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Spanner has the dominant position.
Spanner works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Spanner.
Spanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Spanner throws an elbow but misses.
Spanner lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Spanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Spanner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spanner up against the cage.
Spanner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Murphy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Spanner clinches with his opponent.
Spanner lands a nice elbow.
Spanner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spanner misses with a knee to the head.
Spanner lands a nice knee to the body.
Spanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
Spanner lands a shot to the body.
Spanner lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Spanner.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Spanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spanner scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Spanner.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spanner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Spanner.
A short right from Spanner.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spanner. #T1#
Good body shot from Spanner.
Spanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spanner pushes Murphy against the cage. Spanner is working some dirty boxing. Spanner pushes off with a quick right hook! Murphy goes down! Murphy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Spanner moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bleeding Spanner!
Bleeding Spanner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
DMMA 194 Account vs Gora
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
letting Skallagrimsson counter with a right hand.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Skallagrimsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Skallagrimsson controls his hands.
Skallagrimsson misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skallagrimsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skallagrimsson lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Skallagrimsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skallagrimsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy won't allow Skallagrimsson to sweep him here. #T1#
Murphy controlling from the top position.
Murphy is continuing to stall.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skallagrimsson pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Skallagrimsson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skallagrimsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Skallagrimsson breaks from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patrick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries to clinch but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Skallagrimsson misses the target.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Skallagrimsson throws a quick counter head kick but Murphy was just out of range.#CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Skallagrimsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses its target.
Skallagrimsson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skallagrimsson up against the cage.
Skallagrimsson tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Skallagrimsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now.
Skallagrimsson controlling Murphy's posture. #T4#
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skallagrimsson is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Murphy clinches. #TD2#
Murphy is trying to trip Skallagrimsson. He has hold of a leg but Skallagrimsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Murphy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Skallagrimsson keeps it at a distance.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Skallagrimsson pushes him off.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Skallagrimsson saw that one coming.
It looked like Skallagrimsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skallagrimsson rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Skallagrimsson lands a shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Skallagrimsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Skallagrimsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skallagrimsson slips a straight right by Murphy.
Skallagrimsson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skallagrimsson throws a counter high kick but Murphy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a body shot
letting Skallagrimsson counter with a right hand.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Skallagrimsson misses the target.
Skallagrimsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skallagrimsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Skallagrimsson throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Skallagrimsson manages to pull guard.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Skallagrimsson is trying to keep Murphy in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Murphy.
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy tries to score with some ground and pound. Skallagrimsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep.
Murphy scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Murphy lands a few punches from side control.
Murphy taking a break here but Skallagrimsson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Skallagrimsson wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Murphy wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him busy.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Skallagrimsson trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Patrick Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skallagrimsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy works over Skallagrimsson with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy tries to bum rush Skallagrimsson with a series of wild strikes but Skallagrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skallagrimsson throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Skallagrimsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy swings for the body but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses its target.#CL2#
Murphy forces Skallagrimsson back against the cage and clinches.
Patrick Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Murphy tries to stall but Skallagrimsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skallagrimsson lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skallagrimsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2##CL2#
Murphy pushes Skallagrimsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy avoiding damage.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Skallagrimsson.
Murphy pushes Skallagrimsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Skallagrimsson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murphy tries to clinch but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Skallagrimsson back into the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy is looking to control Skallagrimsson's arms but Skallagrimsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Skallagrimsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Skallagrimsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Patrick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skallagrimsson lands a left hand.
Skallagrimsson lands with a left to the head.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Murphy can't get the takedown.
Skallagrimsson stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Skallagrimsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Murphy.
Skallagrimsson avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Skallagrimsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses its target.
Murphy tries to clinch but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
A big left from Murphy misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses its target.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Skallagrimsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Skallagrimsson is looking to counter punch.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Skallagrimsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick 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 Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy!
Patrick Murphy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 187 Harakka vs Don 2
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Bowers avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Bowers misses
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Bowers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Bowers. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Bowers misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Murphy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut lands for Bowers. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Bowers tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Bowers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murphy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bowers throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bowers won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowers defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Murphy trying to control the action but Bowers is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Murphy.
Bowers is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Murphy.
Bowers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Murphy scoring with punches and elbows.
Murphy is chipping away with strikes.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Murphy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Murphy working the ground and pound but Bowers is defending the strikes. #T2#
Murphy lands an elbow.
Bowers is trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy throws an elbow but Bowers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Murphy wants to control but Bowers is keeping him busy.
Bowers wants to get back to his feet but Murphy drags him back down.
Murphy in side control, throwing shots but Bowers defends.
Bowers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Murphy lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Murphy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Murphy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bowers to see if he's OK.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowers keeps working.
The strikes coming from Murphy are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Murphy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Murphy.
Bowers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Murphy is putting a hurting on Bowers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bowers is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Murphy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bowers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Bowers manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Murphy.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murphy stands up over Bowers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Murphy throws a strike but Bowers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bowers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Bowers controlling him for the moment.
Murphy is controlling Bowers's posture.
Bowers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Bowers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bowers misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Bowers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Bowers counters with a stiff right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bowers!
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy closes the distance but Bowers moves to the side
enabling Bowers to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Art Bowers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Bowers counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Bowers's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Art Bowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Murphy.#CL2#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowers.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Bowers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Bowers controls the action.
Murphy wants a takedown but no success here.
Bowers is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowers as he jumps to the side.
Art Bowers is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Bowers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bowers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowers defends it nicely.
Bowers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bowers pinned against the cage. Bowers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bowers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Bowers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Bowers avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bowers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Murphy throws a strike but Bowers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Murphy controlling the position.
Murphy looking to control.
Bowers being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Bowers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murphy is proving hard to escape from.
Bowers is fighting to break Murphy's control of his arms but Murphy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bowers won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Bowers tries to stand but Murphy is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Bowers dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Bowers counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Murphy forces Bowers back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy can't get the takedown.
Murphy has Bowers pushed against the cage.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Art Bowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowers.
Bowers prevents a body shot from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bowers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Bowers counter with a right hand. #T1#
Bowers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bowers misses with the combination.
Bowers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bowers swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bowers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Bowers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy. #T2#
Murphy prevents Bowers from getting back to his feet.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bowers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bowers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bowers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bowers wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bowers throws a head kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a series of strikes. Bowers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murphy misses the body punch
and Bowers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy slips under a jab from Bowers.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bowers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bowers scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bowers throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Bowers scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Bowers misses.
Murphy dives in and grabs Bowers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowers pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Bowers.
Murphy throws a counter combo.
Bowers is looking to land body kicks.
Bowers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy wants to clinch.#T4#
Bowers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Bowers counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Bowers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bowers throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Murphy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bowers.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
letting Bowers counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Bowers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bowers 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Bowers! |
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Event:
DMMA 178 Pinks vs Zimmerman
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Blazkov throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Blazkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Blazkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazkov.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Blazkov tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blazkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blazkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blazkov lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Murphy has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Blazkov.
#BC#
Blazkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blazkov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Ulysses Blazkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Murphy.
Murphy checks a low kick from Blazkov.
Blazkov misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Blazkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Blazkov missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Murphy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blazkov is trying to defend but Murphy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blazkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blazkov defending well though.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blazkov defending well though.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Blazkov dodges it nicely.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blazkov's head.
Murphy working Blazkov over with strikes.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blazkov defending well though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blazkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blazkov defending well though.
Blazkov is breathing heavily.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murphy defending well as Blazkov loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Blazkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy can't get the takedown.
Murphy presses Blazkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Blazkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Blazkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blazkov.
Blazkov misses with the body kick
and Blazkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Blazkov misses the target. #TD2#
Murphy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blazkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Murphy wants to control but Blazkov is keeping him busy.
Murphy misses with a head shot. Blazkov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Blazkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blazkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Blazkov blocks nicely.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Blazkov blocks nicely.
Blazkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy cracks Blazkov with a solid left hand.
Murphy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Murphy scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick 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#
Blazkov sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blazkov is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blazkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Murphy rushes Blazkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blazkov as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Blazkov avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blazkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ulysses Blazkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Murphy.#CL2#
Murphy pushes Blazkov up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Blazkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blazkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blazkov's elbow. #BC#
Blazkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blazkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blazkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blazkov throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Blazkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blazkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murphy. #T2#
Murphy controlling the action here.
Patrick Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blazkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Murphy winds up and cracks Blazkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Blazkov's temple.
Murphy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blazkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murphy.
Murphy is trying to control. Blazkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blazkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy winds up and cracks Blazkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blazkov defending well though.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Blazkov dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blazkov misses the body punch
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Patrick Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Blazkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy punishes Blazkov's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blazkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blazkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blazkov's head.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blazkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy working Blazkov over with strikes.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Blazkov's temple.
Blazkov has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murphy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blazkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Blazkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murphy.
Murphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Blazkov has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Murphy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##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!
Ulysses Blazkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Murphy scoring with punches from side control.
Murphy throws an elbow but Blazkov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Murphy controlling from side mount.
Murphy working the strikes but Blazkov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy passes to side control.
Murphy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Murphy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Murphy scoring with punches from side control.
Murphy misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Murphy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Murphy scoring with punches from side control.
Murphy trying to control the action but Blazkov is working from the bottom.
Murphy tries to score with some ground and pound. Blazkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Murphy working the ground and pound from side control.
Murphy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blazkov is not content to let Murphy control the position. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Murphy.
Murphy is putting a hurting on Blazkov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blazkov parries the strikes from Murphy easily there. Murphy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blazkov to escape.
Blazkov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blazkov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murphy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blazkov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Murphy trying to control the action but Blazkov is working from the bottom.
Murphy lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Blazkov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murphy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blazkov down.
Murphy grinds an elbow into Blazkov's temple.
Murphy scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#Blazkov is rocked!
Murphy lands a strong strike to the head of Blazkov. That's dazed him! Murphy looking to finish here. Blazkov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Murphy lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Murphy!
After winning the bout, Patrick Murphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 86
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Unknown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Unknown tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Unknown is quick to defend against it.
Unknown tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Unknown.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Unknown's guard.
Unknown is looking to stand back up but Murphy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Unknown. #REVB#
Murphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Unknown is looking to improve his position.
Murphy stops Unknown from getting back to his feet.
Murphy working Unknown over with strikes.
Murphy moves into full mount! Unknown won't be happy about that!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T1#
Unknown regains half guard.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Unknown is looking to improve his position.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Unknown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Unknown is looking to get back to is feet but Murphy passes into side control.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Unknown is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Murphy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Unknown!
Unknown tries to reverse the position but Murphy maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown keeps trying to improve his position.
Murphy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Murphy cracks Unknown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Murphy landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy controlling from the full mount.
Murphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Unknown is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Murphy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Unknown's face.
#T3#
Murphy controlling from mount.
Murphy raining down shots from the mount!
Unknown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Murphy looking to control but Unknown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Unknown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Unknown wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy tries to control but Unknown wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Murphy.#T4#
Unknown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murphy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Unknown is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
Unknown is trying desperately to improve position.
Unknown regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Unknown moves into full guard.
Murphy stands up over Unknown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murphy is in close to Unknown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Unknown misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Unknown fails to land the takedown.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Bloodsport Unknown has been cut.
Unknown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Unknown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Unknown misses. #CL2#
Unknown clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Unknown obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy wants to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Murphy tightens his grip and picks Unknown up, before dumping him to the ground. Unknown manages to land in guard. #T1#
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Unknown's guard.
Unknown wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Unknown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy is keen to just control but Unknown is a slippery customer.
Murphy working over Unknown with some ground and pound. Unknown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Unknown taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Unknown is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Unknown avoid being mounted?#T2#
Unknown is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him
Murphy winds up and cracks Unknown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Unknown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Unknown wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Patrick Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Unknown for as long as he can get away with.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unknown can do to turn this around?#T3#
Murphy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Murphy lands a couple of good shots and Unknown has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Murphy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Unknown's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unknown tries to escape but Murphy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Unknown staying busy and making it hard for Murphy to control.
Can Unknown hold on?! Murphy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T4#
Unknown wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Murphy is punishing Unknown with some ground and pound.
Murphy 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 not allowing Unknown to control his hands.
Murphy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Murphy has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Unknown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy is landing with strikes. Unknown can't take much more of this.
Murphy scores with strikes from the back.
Murphy controls the action.
Unknown turns into Murphy and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bloodsport Unknown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.#TD#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Unknown to the mat! Unknown manages to get full guard.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murphy prevents Unknown from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Unknown is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Unknown wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Unknown.
Unknown thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Murphy is doing well to control the position and prevent Unknown from advancing to side control.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Unknown. #SUB2#
Unknown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Unknown.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Unknown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Unknown's back!
Murphy keeps control of the position as Unknown tries to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Unknown as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Murphy!
Unknown covers up after that shot from Murphy.
Murphy is not going to allow Unknown to sit and survive in this position.
Murphy scores with punches and elbows.
Unknown trying to get back to his feet but Murphy is in full control for now. #T3#
Murphy keeps control of the position as Unknown tries to break free.
Murphy scores with punches and elbows.
Murphy is punishing Unknown with strikes - can he finish him?!
Murphy is landing with strikes from the back.
Murphy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Unknown hold on?
#ROC#Unknown is rocked!
Good control from Murphy.
Unknown is still in real trouble! Can Murphy finish him?
Unknown trying to control the hands but Murphy breaks the grip.
Unknown is trapped and Murphy is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Murphy lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Unknown.
Unknown tries to escape but Murphy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Murphy cracks Unknown with a big right hand from the back mount! Unknown immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Murphy takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Murphy!
Patrick Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 80
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Krol gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Krol misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Krol.
A short left from Murphy.
Nice body punch from Krol - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Krol fails to land.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krol prevents it.
Krol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Murphy catches Krol right on the button with a cross.
Murphy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Krol looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Krol throws a body kick that misses. #T1##TD#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krol to the mat! Krol manages to get full guard.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Krol blocks nicely.
Krol 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.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Krol has wrist control.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Krol blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy stands up over Krol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krol working a defensive guard here.
Krol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Krol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Krol keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Krol ducks down to avoid it.
Patrick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Krol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krol! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krol's guard.#T3#
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Krol has wrist control.
Krol has Murphy pulled in close to control his posture.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krol keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krol has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krol is pulling down on Murphy's head to control his posture.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy trying to control from Krol's half guard. Krol has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Krol moved out of range nicely.
Krol throws a counter combo.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Krol circles away easily
and Krol comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Murphy stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Krol is on him like rabid pit bull! Murphy slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zygmunt Krol!
A very excited looking Zygmunt Krol made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 74
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Jab by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Murphy works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva 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.
Silva has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
Silva 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is pulling down on Murphy's head. It's preventing any offense from Murphy, at least for the moment.
Murphy trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patrick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Silva misses the body punch #TD#
and Murphy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.#T3#
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy. #T4#
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murphy throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Murphy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva is pulling down on Murphy's head. It's preventing any offense from Murphy, at least for the moment.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Silva is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Silva 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 slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murphy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Patrick Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy postures up.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy content to control rather than advance.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Murphy there.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murphy throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely. #T3#
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Silva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Murphy winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Murphy prevents Silva from improving his position.
Murphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Donk. Murphy catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Silva tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva seems keen to control Murphy's posture.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Murphy seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.#TD#
Murphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Murphy is now in Silva's guard.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murphy passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Patrick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #T4#
Murphy working Silva over with strikes.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy!
A relieved looking Patrick Murphy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 64
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Cooper. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Cooper tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Cooper drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Murphy pulls guard.
Cooper postures up.
Cooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 trying to control from Cooper's half guard. Cooper has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cooper has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) inform us that Cooper has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Murphy wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Cooper wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Cooper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cooper content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Murphy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cooper has passed into side control.
Murphy keeps Cooper under control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cooper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murphy tries to roll over but Cooper keeps him under control.
Murphy is concentrating on defense, preventing Cooper from advancing position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooper tries to stand and escape but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Cooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cooper wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position.
Cooper is controlling the pace.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Cooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Cooper's head but Cooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Cooper shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Cooper clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper. #TD#
Murphy has picked Cooper up - he's going for a ride! Murphy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Cooper dodges it nicely.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Cooper has one foot on Murphy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Cooper cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1##TD#
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cooper's half guard.
Cooper manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sam Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sam Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Cooper manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Murphy. #T2#
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Cooper moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Cooper forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooper stalling in the clinch.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Cooper is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cooper down to the mat. Cooper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cooper clinches. #T3#
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Cooper prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy wants to break free but Cooper has control.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cooper's waist but Cooper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Cooper drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Cooper, which made it look bad.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy cracks Cooper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Cooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper lands with a right to the head.
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Cooper.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Murphy stalls.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Cooper gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy is trying to drag Cooper to the mat but Cooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cooper misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Cooper lands a head shot.#CL2#
Cooper clinches.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cooper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Cooper prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Cooper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Cooper.
Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Sam Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Murphy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Murphy drops to his knees and Cooper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Cooper!
Sam Cooper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 58
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Chontamenti throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Chontamenti slips a jab from Murphy.
As Murphy backs away, Chontamenti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Chontamenti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chontamenti continues to drive forward.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Chontamenti wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1##TD2#
Chontamenti gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Chontamenti manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Chontamenti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chontamenti trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Chontamenti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##SUB#
Chontamenti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chontamenti is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Chontamenti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Murphy stands up over Chontamenti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Chontamenti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chontamenti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Chontamenti's legs - danger averted.
Chontamenti keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chontamenti is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Chontamenti is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chontamenti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Chontamenti's brow. #SUB#
Chontamenti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Chontamenti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chontamenti trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chontamenti looking to control but Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Chontamenti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murphy is nestled in close to Chontamenti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy trying to control the action but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.
Murphy is thwarting Chontamenti's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chontamenti tries to clinch but Murphy moves away #TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chontamenti wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Chontamenti keeps moving. #SUB#
Chontamenti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Chontamenti working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.
Patrick Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Chontamenti's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Chontamenti manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Chontamenti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Chontamenti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chontamenti's head.#SUB#
Chontamenti working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Chontamenti keeps moving.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy postures up.
#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.#SUB#
Chontamenti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chontamenti keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Chontamenti keeps moving.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chontamenti wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy is in close to Chontamenti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Chontamenti keeps moving.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chontamenti's guard.
Chontamenti is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Chontamenti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Murphy cracks Chontamenti with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chontamenti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chontamenti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Chontamenti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Murphy landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy stands up over Chontamenti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Chontamenti is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chontamenti taking a bit of punishment here - Murphy scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy working away.
Murphy trying to control the position but Chontamenti is working away.
Murphy scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy 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.#R3#
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chontamenti pinned against the cage. Chontamenti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chontamenti keeps working.
Chontamenti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murphy's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Murphy there. #SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Chontamenti actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy wants to control but Chontamenti is keeping him busy.
Murphy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chontamenti is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Chontamenti is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Chontamenti is defending the position.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Murphy.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chontamenti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Chontamenti taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Chontamenti wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chontamenti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Chontamenti's hands, connecting with Chontamenti's forehead.#T3#
Murphy trying to control the action but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Murphy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Murphy is keen to just control but Chontamenti is a slippery customer.
Chontamenti trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy trying to control the action but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.
Chontamenti wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy working over Chontamenti with some ground and pound. Chontamenti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Chontamenti is working away.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy is trying to control. Chontamenti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chontamenti keeping hold of Murphy's head, controlling as best he can.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chontamenti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chontamenti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy really 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.#R4#
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick.
Murphy dives in and grabs Chontamenti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chontamenti pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chontamenti's waist but Chontamenti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Chontamenti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Chontamenti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Thoth Chontamenti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Murphy.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chontamenti as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chontamenti circles away.#CL#
Chontamenti moves into the clinch.
Chontamenti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chontamenti smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Chontamenti ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thoth Chontamenti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti is looking to counter punch.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chontamenti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patrick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chontamenti defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Chontamenti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Chontamenti tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chontamenti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Chontamenti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chontamenti moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Murphy gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti regains half guard.
Chontamenti tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Chontamenti is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chontamenti is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chontamenti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Chontamenti's legs - danger averted.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB#
Chontamenti working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.
Chontamenti moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Chontamenti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Chontamenti trying to control the position.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Chontamenti is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Chontamenti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
Murphy scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Chontamenti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murphy off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Murphy has hold of Chontamenti's leg, trying to break free but it's let Chontamenti lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Murphy is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Chontamenti throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thoth Chontamenti!
Thoth Chontamenti retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Thoth Chontamenti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 52
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy slips under a jab from Shima.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Shima is quick to defend against it.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Shima's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Shima misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Murphy moves away from the strike by Shima.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shimas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab. #TD#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into Shima's guard.
Shima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shima wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Shima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is pulling down on Shima's head to control his posture.
Shima wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.#T2#
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Shima trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Shima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Shima tries to pass.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shima 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.
We've been hearing that Murphy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T3#
Murphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy cracks Shima with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Shima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shima trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Shima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Shima trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Shima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Shima's brow.
Shima looking to control.
Murphy won't allow Shima to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shima throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Shima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Shima is quick to defend against it.
Shima misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Shima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.#T1#
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shima's waist but Shima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Shima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Shima avoids it well and moves away.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shima sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Murphy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murphy working the ground and pound from side control.
Shima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy working the head with strikes.
Murphy looks up at the clock and then as Shima takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Murphy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Murphy laying and praying for a moment but Shima takes advantage and regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg. #T2#
Shima is still trying to improve position.
Shima moves into full guard.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Shima wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Shima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Murphy won't allow Shima to sweep him here. #T3#
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shima is keeping the position for now.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shima keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Shima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVB#
Murphy wants to sweep here but Shima controlling him for the moment.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shima controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shima preventing the sweep.
Shima trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T4#
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Shima from controlling successfully.
Murphy has his hands on Shima's head, controlling the position.
Shima looking to pass the guard.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shima looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
Shima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hero Shima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Shima misses.
Murphy tries to move into range but Shima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shima sprawls and moves away.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Shima.
#T1#
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Murphy.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima scores with a nice right hand.
Shima walks into a left hand.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shima.
Shima looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shima sprawls and moves away.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Shima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Shima is quick to defend against it.
Shima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shima pinned against the cage. Shima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hero Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Murphy jabs at Shima's body.
Shima throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murphy working over Shima with some ground and pound. Shima looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Shima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shima is trying to control but can't.
Murphy winds up and cracks Shima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murphy is nestled in close to Shima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Shima is working away.
Shima wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Murphy is nestled in close to Shima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Shima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shima.
Shima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Murphy has picked Shima up and slammed him! Shima can't keep hold of the triangle and Murphy manages to pass to side control!
Shima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 45
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Krol has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krol! But no joy.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krol blocks a jab.#TD#
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krol has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy throws a strike but Krol rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krol looking for a sweep. Not yet Krol, not yet.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Krol blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy is working Krol over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krol wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krol has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Krol is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Krol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krol wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A left lands for Murphy.
Krol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Krol loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Krol cracks Murphy with a good jab.#T4#
Jab by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Krol misses.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Krol scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krol misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Krol.
Murphy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Krol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krol loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Krol avoids it well and moves away.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Krol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
A big left from Murphy misses.
Krol misses with a straight left.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Murphy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Krol misses with a leg kick.
Krol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krol can do to turn this around?
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krol throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krol.
Krol misses with a hook.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krol has time to react.#T2#
Murphy with a jab.
Krol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krol's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krol. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Krol ducks down to avoid it.
Krol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Krol.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Krol is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Krol throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Krol counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Krol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
A low kick from Krol is predictable there #TD#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Krol didn't expect that.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krol trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Patrick Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Krol blocks nicely.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Krol keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy trying to move into half guard but instead Krol has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Murphy tries to strike from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Murphy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Krol throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Krol wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Krol's body. Krol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Krol.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy lands a jab.
Krol connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krol as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Krol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krol throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krol's half guard.
Krol has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Krol dodges it nicely.
Murphy is just content to waste time from the top position. Krol takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Krol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Krol keeps moving.
Krol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Krol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy distracts Krol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krol pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy trying to control but Krol is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krol was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy slips a straight right by Krol.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Krol.
Murphy throws a hook but Krol avoids it easily.
It seemed like Krol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy throws the left hand but Krol avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krol! But no joy.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patrick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krol sprawls well. Krol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Krol sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Murphy shoots in and bounces Krol off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Krol has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy!
A very excited looking Patrick Murphy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 39
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy moves out of range as Kekkonen strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Murphy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Kekkonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy trying to control the action but Kekkonen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kekkonen has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murphy throwing shots but Kekkonen is blocking nicely.
Kekkonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy is trying to control. Kekkonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekkonen's head.
Murphy is just content to waste time from the top position. Kekkonen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Kekkonen keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy postures up in Kekkonen's guard and throws a big left but Kekkonen blocks it.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kekkonen's guard.
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekkonen's head.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Murphy thows a huge punch but Kekkonen dodges it nicely.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kekkonen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kekkonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekkonen's head.
Kekkonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kekkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD2#
Kekkonen lands a left and a right that send Murphy crashing to the mat, dazed. Kekkonen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Murphy has been cut.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekkonen manages to avoid it.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Kekkonen.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kekkonen can do to turn this around?
Kekkonen misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kekkonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kekkonen to regain full guard. #T1#
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy postures up in Kekkonen's guard and throws a big left but Kekkonen blocks it.
Kekkonen is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Kekkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Kekkonen blocks nicely.
Kekkonen seems keen to control Murphy's posture.
Murphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy cracks Kekkonen with a solid left hand.
Kekkonen has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Kekkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kekkonen has wrist control.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy trying to control but Kekkonen is working from the bottom.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Kekkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Kekkonen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kekkonen throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Kekkonen falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy working Kekkonen over with strikes.
Murphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy throwing shots but Kekkonen is blocking nicely.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Kekkonen's hands, connecting with Kekkonen's forehead.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Kekkonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Patrick Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy throws a strike but Kekkonen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kekkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick 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#
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kekkonen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kekkonen misses with a looping right.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kekkonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kekkonen misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kekkonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kekkonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen scores with a nice head shot.
Kekkonen throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Kekkonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##TD#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kekkonen quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Murphy there.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Kekkonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murphy.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Kekkonen is defending the position.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Kekkonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Kekkonen's temple.
Ultima Kekkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kekkonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kekkonen has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kekkonen has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kekkonen wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murphy working over Kekkonen with some ground and pound. Kekkonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Murphy.
Kekkonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kekkonen has wrist control.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Murphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murphy postures up in Kekkonen's guard and throws a big left but Kekkonen blocks it.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kekkonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kekkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murphy'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.
Patrick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kekkonen stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murphy holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy seems keen to control Kekkonen's posture.#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 fight!
Patrick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy! |
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Event:
BFC CHRISTMAS BASH
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Bitch counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Bitch lands a big right hand that sends Murphy crashing to the mat! Bitch stays standing though and waves Murphy back to his feet!#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Bitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitch loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Bitch pounces like a tiger and cracks Murphy with a vicious hook! Murphy is down but not out! Bitch follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Santas Bitch!
Santas Bitch retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Santas Bitch thanked 🚫 PROHIBITED 🚫 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
BFC 27: Dudayev Vs. Bravo
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Washington looks to land a combination. Murphy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Washington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Washington misses.
Washington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Washington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a combination. Washington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Washington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Washington throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murphy looking to finish with strikes here!
#T2#
Murphy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Washington because Murphy loaded up on that one.
Murphy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Murphy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Washington looks a forlorn figure.
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 thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Murphy is landing with some decent strikes but Washington is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Washington is bucking up trying to escape but Murphy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Murphy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Murphy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Murphy prevents Washington from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Murphy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3#
Washington wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Murphy.
Murphy controlling from the full mount.
Murphy landing strikes from the mount and Washington is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy unloads with some shots from mount but Washington bucks and avoids them well.
Murphy tries to control but Washington wriggling away.
Washington sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murphy's back!
Murphy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murphy is keeping busy.
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 Imperial Washington will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
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.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy with the ground and pound but Washington uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Washington blocks nicely.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Washington blocks nicely.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Washington punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
A big right from Murphy misses.
A low kick from Washington misses #TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses. Washington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murphy's guard. Nice move by Washington!#REVR##T3#
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.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is controlling Washington's posture.
Washington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy is looking to sweep but instead, Washington has passed into half guard.
Washington prevents Murphy from improving his position.
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.
Patrick Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Washington lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Washington avoids it easily.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Washington connects with a nice looking jab.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Washington won't be happy with that.
Washington is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Murphy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Washington dodges the ground and pound from Murphy.
Murphy misses with the ground and pound.
Murphy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Washington manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Murphy.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Patrick Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Washington being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy pushing down on Washington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murphy throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely. #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.
Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Murphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Washington defending well though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murphy cracks Washington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Washington fights it but they end up in guard.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy! |
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Event:
BFC Bloodbath 4
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Khalimov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Khalimov finds it's target.
Khalimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khalimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalimov.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khalimov circles away.
Khalimov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khalimov tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khalimov to the ground. Khalimov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khalimov.
Murphy leaves Khalimov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalimov. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##TD#
Murphy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khalimov was covering up waiting for the punch and Murphy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Khalimov working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy landing some decent shots from guard.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Khalimov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy landing some decent shots from guard.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalimov is retaining full guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Khalimov keeps moving.
Khalimov keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy stands up over Khalimov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Khalimov has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Murphy advances to half guard.
Khalimov is trying to stand up here but Murphy is controlling him well.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Khalimov trying to hold on to Murphy's head to control him but Murphy postures up.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Khalimov is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Khalimov's hands, connecting with Khalimov's forehead.
Murphy prevents Khalimov from improving his position.
Khalimov is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy winds up and cracks Khalimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy winds up and cracks Khalimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Khalimov is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Khalimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khalimov wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khalimov circles away.
Khalimov feints a counter leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Murphy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Khalimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khalimov doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Khalimov finds it's way through Murphy's defenses. #TD#
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khalimov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Murphy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Khalimov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Murphy'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.#T2#
Murphy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Murphy working away.
Murphy landing a few strikes.
Murphy lands a nice forearm strike.
Murphy lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalimov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalimov keeps working.
Murphy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Murphy is chipping away with strikes.
Khalimov taking a bit of punishment here - Murphy scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalimov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murphy is putting a hurting on Khalimov here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Murphy cracks Khalimov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Khalimov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murphy looks up at the clock and then as Khalimov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Murphy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Khalimov tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Murphy working away.
Murphy working the ground and pound.
Patrick Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalimov is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Khalimov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Khalimov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murphy lands a nice forearm strike.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khalimov can do to turn this around?#T4#
Murphy working the ground and pound from side control.
Murphy working the ground and pound.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalimov keeps working.
Khalimov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Murphy connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalimov is looking for a sweep.
Murphy scores with punches from side control.
Murphy grinds an elbow into Khalimov's temple.
Khalimov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Murphy connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Khalimov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khalimov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Khalimov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murphy showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Khalimov's temple.
Khalimov wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Murphy is keen to just control but Khalimov is a slippery customer.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy working over Khalimov with some ground and pound. Khalimov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khalimov is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Khalimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Khalimov's head.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khalimov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Khalimov!
Murphy landing strikes from the mount.
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murphy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khalimov looks a forlorn figure.
Murphy unloading with bombs!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Khalimov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Murphy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Murphy 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 Khalimov over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Murphy.#ROC#Khalimov is rocked!
Murphy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Khalimov is still in real trouble! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy connects with a bit shot that sees Khalimov covering up! More strikes from Murphy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Murphy is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Murphy! |
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Event:
BFC Swimmer Birthday Bash 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Hazlitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Hazlitt is working away.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hazlitt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Hazlitt dodges it nicely.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Hazlitt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlitt has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hazlitt tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Hazlitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hazlitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Hazlitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a head shot. Hazlitt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hazlitt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murphy is in close to Hazlitt's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hazlitt pulls Murphy in to control the position.
Murphy cracks Hazlitt with a solid left hand.
Murphy trying to control but Hazlitt is working from the bottom.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hazlitt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy landing some decent shots from guard.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Murphy preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Hazlitt's brow.
Murphy pushing down on Hazlitt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hazlitt wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hazlitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Hazlitt wants to sweep but Murphy has passed to side control!
Murphy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Murphy is chipping away with strikes.
Murphy landing strikes.
Murphy wants to control but Hazlitt is keeping him busy.
Hazlitt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hazlitt defending against the ground and pound.
Murphy cracks Hazlitt with a big right hand but Hazlitt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Murphy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy trying to control the action but Hazlitt is working from the bottom.
Murphy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick 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#
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Hazlitt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hazlitt.#TD#
Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Hazlitt wants to get back to full guard but Murphy has mounted him!
Murphy looking to ground and pound but Hazlitt is blocking nicely.
Hazlitt wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hazlitt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hazlitt blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Hazlitt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Murphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murphy lands a couple of good shots and Hazlitt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Murphy misses with a punch to the head.
Murphy is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Murphy gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Murphy gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Murphy apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Hazlitt avoids them all with ease.
Hazlitt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazlitt works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazlitt is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Hazlitt circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Hazlitt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Hazlitt shows good takedown defense.
Hazlitt throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Patrick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Hazlitt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazlitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy slips under a jab from Hazlitt.#TD#
Hazlitt gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Hazlitt manages to retain guard.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Hazlitt is keeping the position.
Hazlitt 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.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Murphy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlitt can do to turn this around?
Hazlitt pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
Hazlitt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Hazlitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hazlitt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hazlitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hazlitt throws out the jab.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hazlitt defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Hazlitt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hazlitt sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hazlitt 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.
Hazlitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazlitt keeps working.
Hazlitt tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hazlitt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazlitt misses with a wild body shot.
Hazlitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hazlitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hazlitt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hazlitt needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlitt stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hazlitt defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hazlitt throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazlitt is just out of range.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlitt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hazlitt's waist but Hazlitt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hazlitt.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazlitt lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.#TD#
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Hazlitt keeps moving. #T2#
Hazlitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hazlitt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hazlitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazlitt is retaining full guard.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Hazlitt blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hazlitt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazlitt.
Henry Hazlitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hazlitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazlitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hazlitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Hazlitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazlitt throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patrick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hazlitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Patrick Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Hazlitt being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Hazlitt keeps moving.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlitt working a defensive guard here.
Henry Hazlitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy trying to control but Hazlitt is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy! |
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Event:
FFS 22: Hastings
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
King misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murphy prevents King from standing back up.
King is not content to let Murphy control the position.
King 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.
King wants to get back to his feet.
King is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
King pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Murphy trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Murphy trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
King wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
King has one foot on Murphy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
King is looking to get back to his feet here but Murphy is keeping cool and he's managed to take King's back.
King is taking damage to the body and head.
King is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Murphy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is trying to get back to his feet but Murphy has full control of the position and if anything, King has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
King is trapped and Murphy is scoring with shots to the head and body.
King is trying to get back to his feet but Murphy has full control of the position and if anything, King has just worked his way into a worse spot.
King grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
King is trying to get back to his feet but Murphy has full control of the position and if anything, King has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Murphy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
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.
Can King hold on?! Murphy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
King trying to get back to his feet but Murphy is in full control for now.
Murphy gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Murphy throwing damaging strikes from the back! King could be in trouble here!
Murphy lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Murphy connects with a big shot to the side of King's head.
King trying to get back to his feet but Murphy is in full control for now.
King is trapped and Murphy is scoring with shots to the head and body. #ROC2#King is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 9:10
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy!
The defeated David King had this to say: 'Goin' t'pub afterwards, have a few pints & move on to the next chapter. I couldn't be mithered with it all anyway, you know what I mean? Can't be arsed'. |
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Event:
FFS 21: Eastside Jacksonville
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy avoids the body shot from Conchobhar.
A big right from Conchobhar misses.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conchobhar as he jumps to the side.
Murphy misses the jab.#TD2#
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Conchobhar is looking for a sweep.
Conchobhar struggling a bit here.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conchobhar keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Conchobhar dodges the ground and pound from Murphy.#T1#
Conchobhar tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Conchobhar is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Murphy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Conchobhar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Murphy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Conchobhar down.
Murphy in side control, throwing shots but Conchobhar defends.
Conchobhar is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy is putting a hurting on Conchobhar here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Murphy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Murphy working the head with strikes.
Murphy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Conchobhar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Murphy looks up at the clock and then as Conchobhar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Murphy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Murphy looking to control but instead Conchobhar has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conchobhar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murphy.
Conchobhar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Conchobhar is not content to let Murphy control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murphy working his ground and pound in the gym.
Conchobhar is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 9:10
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy! |
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Event:
FFS 6: Bunnell
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Murphy swings for the body but Gazbinski moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gazbinski misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.#KD#
Gazbinski lands a big right hand that sends Murphy crashing to the mat! Gazbinski stays standing though and waves Murphy back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Murphy has been cut.#KD#
Gazbinski cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murphy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gazbinski finish him?
#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Gazbinski finish him?
Murphy looks winded!
Murphy circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Gazbinski. Murphy falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Gazbinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleg Gazbinski!
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