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Event:
CMMA 33 MacLaughlin vs Ollila
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Mcmuffin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murphy did well to prevent Mcmuffin getting side control.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Mcmuffin is controlling him well.
Mcmuffin passes into side control, despite Murphy's attempt to control the position.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
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 is trying to control Mcmuffin's posture but Mcmuffin avoids it. #T1#
Mcmuffin controls the position.
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcmuffin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Murphy is trying to control Mcmuffin's posture but Mcmuffin avoids it.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murphy trying to remain calm as Mcmuffin controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcmuffin lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Mcmuffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Mcmuffin gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Mcmuffin manages to retain guard.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Mcmuffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mcmuffin is pulling down on Murphy's head to control his posture.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Murphy advances position into side control!
Mcmuffin is not content to let Murphy control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcmuffin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Murphy wants to stand but Mcmuffin has his arm trapped. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Mcmuffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy throwing strikes but Mcmuffin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Murphy wants to control but Mcmuffin postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mcmuffin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Mcmuffin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcmuffin is in Murphy's guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Murphy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Murphy keeping full guard, as Mcmuffin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmuffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcmuffin's guard. #REVB#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy postures up in Mcmuffin's guard and throws a big left but Mcmuffin blocks it.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Mcmuffin keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcmuffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcmuffin, not yet.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Murphy darts in and clinches Mcmuffin up against the cage.
Mcmuffin gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Murphy jumps guard and drags Mcmuffin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcmuffin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murphy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Murphy has an active guard here but Mcmuffin has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Mcmuffin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy wants to control but Mcmuffin is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Murphy won't allow Mcmuffin to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy wants to control but Mcmuffin is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcmuffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Mcmuffin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mcmuffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcmuffin's guard.#ES#
Mcmuffin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Murphy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Mcmuffin manages to break the clinch.
Mcmuffin shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcmuffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Mcmuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy wanted to stand there but Mcmuffin had control of the position. #T1#
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Mcmuffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Murphy working a defensive guard but Mcmuffin passes into half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Mcmuffin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcmuffin prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Mcmuffin content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Murphy wants to control the action here but instead Mcmuffin manages to pass to full mount!
Mcmuffin controlling his opponent.
Murphy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Mcmuffin controlling from mount.
Mcmuffin'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.
Craig Mcmuffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Mcmuffin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcmuffin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcmuffin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Mcmuffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcmuffin, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mcmuffin!
A very excited looking Craig Mcmuffin 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:
CMMA 26 Carter vs Miles
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Durston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Durston tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Durston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Murphy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Durston.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy is trying to work for a sweep but Durston has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy tries to hold on but Durston postures up.
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Durston maintains control.#T1#
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Durston wants to stand up but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Durston.
Durston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Durston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Durston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Durston is stalling here. Murphy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Durston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Murphy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Durston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murphy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murphy controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy prevents Durston from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Durston is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Durston is refusing to be controlled, as Murphy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy is thwarting Durston's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Durston controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy won't allow Durston to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Durston tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
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 Kyle Durston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Durston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Durston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Durston trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durston chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Durston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Durston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
Durston passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Durston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kyle Durston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durston works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Durston tries to stand but Murphy is controlling his head.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy dodges the ground and pound from Durston.
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Durston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Durston has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Murphy!
Durston tries to control but Murphy wriggling away. #T3#
Durston lands a big shot there that rocks Murphy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Durston wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is holding on tight.
Durston trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Durston pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Durston controlling from mount. #T4#
Murphy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Durston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Durston looking for a sweep. Not yet Durston, not yet.
Durston trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses.
Durston wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Durston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Durston thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durston. #CL#
Durston moves into the clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Durston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy wants a takedown.
#TD#
Durston drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durston looking for a sweep. Not yet Durston, not yet.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Durston keeps moving.
Durston keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass. #T1#
Durston keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Durston has Murphy pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Durston's legs - danger averted.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Durston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy with a nice head shot there.
Murphy is fighting to break Durston's control of his arms but Durston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Durston checks it. #CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Durston. Durston maintains the clinch.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Durston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kyle Durston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Murphy.
Durston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Durston as Murphy shoots in.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durston tries to score with a low kick but Murphy moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Durston gets a double leg takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Durston dives into side control.
#REVB#
Durston controls the position from side control.
Durston wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Durston wants to stand but Murphy has his arm trapped. #T4#
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Durston seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Durston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Murphy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durston is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Durston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durston 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Durston! |
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Event:
CMMA 19 Blacksea vs Platt
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
John is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murphy wants to stand but John is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
John keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass. #T1#
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as John works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
John is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
John connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from John. #TD2#
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for John!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The referee asks Murphy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Murphy prefers to stall for the moment though.
John wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy staying calm.#T3##SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, John has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
John is wriggling around trying to escape but Murphy has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! John taps out and Murphy picks up the big win! Great work there by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jacob Murphy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kozlov to the mat! Kozlov manages to get full guard.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Murphy stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kozlov has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Murphy manages to get his head free but now Kozlov has transitioned to an armbar! Murphy grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kozlov! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasiliy Kozlov! |
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