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Event:
WVT 74: Edwards v Smith
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Smif appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smif.#CUT#It looks like James Murray has been cut.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1##KD#
Smif feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murray sprawling to the canvas! Murray rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smif finish him?!
#ROC#Murray is rocked!
Murray moves away from the strike by Smif.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murray.
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!
Murray connects with a crisp jab.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smif circles away quickly and effectively.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smif doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Murray gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Smif points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Murray wakes up just in time to hear Smif thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Smif!
Bill Smif 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:
SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Hackl loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Hackl slips a jab from Murray.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackl misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like James Murray has been cut.
A jab from Murray does it's job there.
Hackl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
Murray scores with a nice right hand.
Hackl misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Murray's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murray digs a good hook to Hackl's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackl misses with a body shot.
Hackl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
A jab from Murray misses.
As Murray backs off Hackl throws a huge counter combo but Murray manages to avoid it all.
Murray lands with an overhand left.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hackl has time to react.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hackl misses with a looping left.
Hackl dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hackl connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murray, as that shot connected.
Hackl looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Hackl is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murray with a body shot.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hackl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackl.
Murray is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hackl scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackl takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murray throws the left hand but Hackl avoids the punch easily.
Hackl moves out of range as Murray strikes.#T2#
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Hackl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hackl takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Hackl throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hackl misses with a body shot.
Murray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hackl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Hackl fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murray is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Murray misses its target.
Murray scores with a hook.
Hackl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hackl is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murray rather than just go for the knockout.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Hackl ducks down to avoid it.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hackl misses with a kick to the body
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Murray throws a jab when Hackl was well out of range.
Hackl throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hackl lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hackl. Hackl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murray misses the jab.
Hackl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray tries to bum rush Hackl with a series of wild strikes but Hackl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hackl misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Hackl swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Hackl misses.
Murray avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hackl swings widly with a right hand
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Hackl has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Hackl.
Hackl throws a big shot that misses.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Hackl counters with a one-two to the body.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray connects with a right hand. Hackl shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackl thuds his right hand into Murray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murray misses with a hook. Hackl ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Hackl blocks a jab.
Murray scores with a hook.
Hackl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Hackl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray scores with the left hand. Hackl knows he should have avoided that one.
Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hackl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Murray throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Hackl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hackl! But no joy.
Hackl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Hackl ducks down to avoid it.
Hackl swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Hackl moves away from the strike by Murray.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Murray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hackl swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Hackl throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.
Hackl digs a good body shot into Murray's ribs.
James Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackl dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Murray connects with the punch.
Murray moves out of range as Hackl strikes.
Hackl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Hackl.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackl throws a right hand that Murray ducks under and follows up with a left that Murray also avoids with ease.
Murray checks a low kick from Hackl.
Hackl shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hackl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
A quick step to the side and Murray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Hackl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
Murray lands with a right hand.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Murray catches Hackl right on the button with a cross.
Hackl connects with a crisp jab.
Hackl falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackl throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray is looking for a counter combo.
Murray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackl can do to turn this around?
Hackl misses with an uppercut
and Murray counters with a series of strikes. Hackl will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackl moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Hackl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hackl avoids the body shot from Murray.
Hackl throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Hackl moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Hackl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.#T2#
A jab lands there for Murray.
Hackl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hackl throws a wild body kick that Murray sees coming a mile off.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackl misses the jab.
Hackl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray punishes Hackl's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hackl momentarily.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackl drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray lands a two punch combo.
Hackl walks into a straight right hand from Murray.
Hackl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hackl might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murray has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Murray scores with a punch to the head.
Hackl missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hackl scores with a nice strike.
Hackl walks into a straight right hand from Murray.
Murray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murray digs a good hook to Hackl's body.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murray slips a straight right by Hackl.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Hackl seems unphased.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Hackl slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackl throws an off balance right hand
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Jab by Hackl.
Murray punishes Hackl's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target. #T4#
Hackl moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Hackl misses with a leg kick.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
Hackl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Hackl doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murray throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hackl to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Hackl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackl.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackl.
Hackl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hackl throws a right hand that misses
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hackl thinking.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackl.
Hackl digs a good hook to Murray's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackl throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray scores with a hook to the body. Hackl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackl misses with a straight left.
Hackl is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Murray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hackl misses with a hook
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray lands a jab to Hackl's midsection.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackl.
Hackl swings widly with a right hand
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hackl scores with a nice strike.
Murray lands with a nice body punch.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Hackl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murray staying out of range there.
Hackl misses with a low kick as Murray jumps back.
Nice uppercut there from Hackl.
Hackl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Murray. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Murray slips a jab from Hackl.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing.
Hackl throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackl doesn't seem phased though.
Murray takes one to the side of the head.
Murray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Hackl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murray slips a jab from Hackl.
Hackl misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Hackl looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away.
Andre Hackl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murray 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Hackl throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray throws a series of strikes that have Hackl backpedaling.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackl is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hackl moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Murray both land. Nice combination.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackl staying out of range there.
Hackl misses with an uppercut
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Hackl throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hackl misses with a looping right.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Hackl misses with a body shot.
Hackl defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray works over Hackl's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Hackl. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hackl.
Hackl scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Murray is rocked!
Hackl closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Hackl cracks Murray with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murray looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hackl finish him?
#CUT2#James Murray's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Murray.
Hackl slips a jab from Murray.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Hackl ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Hackl misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
A jab lands there for Murray.
Hackl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray seems to have got his legs back now.
Hackl misses the body punch
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hackl needs to keep his hands up - Murray had a free shot at his head there.
Hackl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hackl walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray slips a straight right by Hackl.
Hackl misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray jabs Hackl right on the nose. Hackl blinks but takes it well.
Hackl misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Murray!
An out of breath James Murray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Murray moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Murray avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes 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.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murray throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Murray checks a leg kick.
Barnes slips a jab from Murray.
Barnes misses the jab.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Murray throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes jabs at Murray's body.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Barnes defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
As Murray looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Murray just gets out of the way.
Murray moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Murray's front leg but catches the back leg as Murray tries to avoid it.
Murray slips a jab from Barnes.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Murray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Murray's head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Murray checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murray misses with a wild combination.
Barnes wants to slow Murray down by chopping away at his legs.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Murray off balance momentarily.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Murray misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Murray.
Murray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Murray throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Murray thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Murray off balance momentarily.
Murray misses the jab.
Murray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barnes.#T4#
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Murray raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Murray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Murray throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Murray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes feints and then cracks Murray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down.
Murray checks the leg kick.
Murray misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Murray misses with the combination.
As Murray looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Murray just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murray's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murray duly obliges.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Murray.
Barnes jabs Murray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Murray is out of range.
Murray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murray is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes connects with a high kick.
A cross from Murray lands.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Murray avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes lands a nice looking body kick.
Murray takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Murray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Barnes avoids the body shot from Murray.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Murray.
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murray lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Murray's leg. Murray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Murray.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
Murray defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Murray cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Murray's body. Murray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes feints and then cracks Murray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes lands a high kick!
Barnes misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Murray misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Murray's head back.
An inside leg kick from Murray misses.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reggie Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Murray.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reggie Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a low kick but Murray avoids it.
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 Reggie Barnes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Murray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murray. Murray obviously looking to wear him down.
Murray tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Murray blocks the low kick.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes tries a low kick but Murray avoids it.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Barnes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murray throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Murray's legs.
Barnes tries to work over Murray's front leg with a kick but Murray checks it. #T1#
Barnes lands with a right hand.
Murray connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murray throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
A big left from Murray misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Murray's knee but Murray avoids it well.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray blocks the body kick.
Murray throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Murray misses with a straight left.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Murray.
Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing.
Barnes slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murray checks a leg kick.
Barnes with a hook.
Murray throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Murray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murray moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Murray down.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Murray tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Murray moves his leg out of the way.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes avoids the head kick by Murray.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Murray jumps back.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
A leg kick checked by Murray.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes cracks Murray with an open hand slap.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Murray thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reggie Barnes.
Well Barnes 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
Reggie Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CTMMA 24: Out With A Bang
Date: Oct 20, 2022 |
#R1#
IronSide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for IronSide with that takedown attempt.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray throws a low kick but IronSide moves out of range easily.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by IronSide.
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
IronSide misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Murray.
IronSide closes the distance but Murray moves to the side
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
IronSide takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
IronSide tries for a takedown but Murray circles away easily
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn IronSide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray throws the left hand but IronSide avoids the punch easily.
IronSide wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
Murray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
IronSide shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed IronSide momentarily.
#ROC2#IronSide is rocked!
IronSide doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
IronSide takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh IronSide is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. IronSide takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Murray sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! IronSide bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Murray!
During a confident post fight interview, James Murray thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CTMMA 23: Kasai Vs Johnston 2
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Toryiama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Murray scores with a jab. Toryiama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Toryiama ducks right into an uppercut from Murray.
Toryiama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murray counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD2#
Toryiama scores with a takedown into Murray's guard.
Toryiama throws a big elbow that misses.
Murray 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.
Toryiama trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Toryiama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toryiama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Toryiama passes Murray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Toryiama lands with a punch from half guard.
Toryiama trying to pass the guard but Murray defending well.
Toryiama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toryiama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murray is looking to escape. #T2#
Murray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Murray is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Toryiama locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Murray is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsuhiro Toryiama!
Matsuhiro Toryiama is the new light heavyweight champion!
Matsuhiro Toryiama thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CTMMA 22: Kasai Vs Harvey 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Murray misses with a looping left.
Grang ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Murray plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grang throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Murray misses
and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Grang looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Grang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray scores with a nice right hand.
Grang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grang throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range. #T1#
Murray scores with a jab to the head.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Grang moves away and avoids it.
Grang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've been told by Murray's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murray digs a good body shot into Grang's ribs.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grang missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Murray looks to land a left hand but Grang moved out of range nicely.
Grang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Grang misses.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray lands with an overhand left.
Grang throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray connects with a looping right hand.
Grang misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grang misses with a wild body shot.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray misses with a lunging right hand
and Grang counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
A big left from Murray misses.
Grang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Grang moves away and avoids it.
Murray is looking to score with low kicks.
Murray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grang throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grang scrambles back to his feet.
Murray blocks a jab.
Grang misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with an outside leg kick.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Grang saw that one coming.#T4#
Grang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and Grang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murray moves away from the strike by Grang.
Murray lunges at Grang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grang's hand.
Grang moves forwards but Murray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Grang misses.
Murray is looking for a counter combo.
Grang misses the shot to the body.
Grang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray misses with a head kick.
Grang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No joy there for Grang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray moves away from the strike by Grang.
Grang misses with a straight left.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Grang misses with a wild body shot.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donk. Murray catches Grang right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grang throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
Grang throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Grang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
Grang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Grang connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
A jab from Grang misses.
Murray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grang on the side of the head.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Grang moved out of range nicely.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grang misses with a body shot.
Grang slips under a jab.
Grang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut there from Grang.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Grang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murray has got the better of the exchanges.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.#T2#
Grang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grang throws a combination that misses
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Murray throws a hook but Grang avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Grang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grang momentarily.
Murray misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Grang scores with a sloppy right hand. Murray should have avoided that one.
Grang misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a left and a right that stings Grang.
Grang looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range. #T3#
Murray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murray throws a low kick but Grang avoids it.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grang lands with a straight right. Murray didn't see that one coming.
A low kick lands for Murray.
Grang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Murray here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Murray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grang.
Grang walks into a jab.
Murray misses the jab.
Grang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Grang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murray scores with a hook.
Grang missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Grang throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Grang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
Grang avoids a kick to the body.
Grang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grang can do to turn this around?
Grang throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Grang.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murray.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray 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.#R3#
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Grang looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Nice shot by Grang.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Grang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Grang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grang moves away.
Grang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Grang.
Grang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Grang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands with a cross.
Murray moves away from the strike by Grang.
Murray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Murray.
Grang throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grang circles away quickly and effectively.
Murray misses with the combination.
Murray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grang misses with a looping left.
Murray scores with a one two! Grang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grang misses with a combination
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Grang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Grang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grang throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray throws a sloppy head kick
and Grang counters with a left to the body.
Murray scores with a sloppy right hand. Grang should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grang lands a right hook to the body.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grang circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Grang.
It looked like Murray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grang misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Murray misses.
Grang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Murray misses with a hook. Grang ducked under it nicely.
Grang misses with a double jab.
Grang slips a jab from Murray.
Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grang momentarily.
#T4#
Murray slips a jab from Grang.
It looked like Murray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grang is out of range.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grang ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Murray throws a leg kick but Grang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murray misses with a left hand
and Grang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Grang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grang throws a combination that misses
and Murray counters with an inside leg kick.
Grang throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Murray misses the jab.
Grang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murray misses with a straight left.
Grang misses with a combination
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Grang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang throws an off balance right hand
and Grang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grang lands an overhand right.
Murray misses with a hook. Grang ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Grang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murray misses the jab.#T1#
Grang throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Grang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murray staying out of range there.
Murray walks into a straight right hand from Grang.
Grang throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Good work by Grang as he checks the leg kick.
Murray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Grang misses the body punch
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Grang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grang misses with a right hand
and Murray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grang throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
Murray tried to counter with a leg kick but Grang avoided it.
Grang misses with an uppercut
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray motions for Grang to come forward. Murray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grang avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Grang throws a right and a left that Murray avoids nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murray - the referee stops the clock and Grang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murray. Grang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Murray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grang misses with a hook.
Grang walks into a jab.
Murray throws a jab when Grang was well out of range.
Grang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murray throws a jab when Grang was well out of range.
Murray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Murray lands an overhand right.
Murray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Grang's head but Grang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murray moves out of range as Grang strikes.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Grang's head but Grang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murray staying out of range there.
Grang slips under a jab from Murray.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grang! But no joy.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Grang is just out of range.
Grang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray had his way with Hinski Grang in that round.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
A decent looking cross lands there for Murray.
Murray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grang throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Grang's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Grang coming out on top.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grang misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grang ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Grang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grang. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Grang drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Murray walks into a straight right hand from Grang.
Grang misses the body punch
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Murray, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grang takes one on the button.
Grang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Grang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grang's head.
Grang misses with a double jab
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray lands a leg kick that knocks Grang off balance momentarily.#T3#
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grang throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray slips a jab from Grang.
It looked like Murray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grang.
Murray ducks right into an uppercut from Grang.
Grang misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Grang misses the shot to the body.
Murray avoids the body shot from Grang.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab. #T4#
Grang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grang misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Grang checks the leg kick.
Grang lands with a cross.
Grang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Grang.
Grang loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grang just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hinski Grang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Murray!
James Murray retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath James Murray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CTMMA 21: Kasai Vs Bresnar 2
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Grang misses with a straight left.
Murray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murray scores with a hook.
Grang swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Murray slips a jab from Grang.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grang.
Grang throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray with a nice cross.
Grang misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Grang misses its intended target.
Grang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Good shot there by Murray.
Grang throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray staying out of range there.
Grang misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grang misses with an uppercut.
Grang swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Murray tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Grang misses the target.
Grang takes one on the button.
Grang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murray throws a head kick but Grang moves out of range.
Murray scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Murray.#T2#
Murray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray with a nice calf kick.
Murray lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray slips under a jab.
Murray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Grang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grang defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Grang is looking to counter punch.
Grang throws a right and a left that Murray avoids nicely.
Grang loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grang avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing.
Murray staying out of range there.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Grang misses with a wild body shot.
Murray lands a glancing blow to the side of Grang's head.
Grang jabs Murray right on the nose. Murray blinks but takes it well.
Grang misses with an uppercut
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grang takes one to the side of the head.
Grang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray throws out a counter right but Grang avoids it with no problem.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Grang.
An inside leg kick lands from Murray.
Murray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Grang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray moves out of range as Grang strikes.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murray scores with the left hand. Grang knows he should have avoided that one.
Grang avoids the head kick by Murray.
Grang swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Grang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murray.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Murray. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Grang scores with a jab to the head.
Murray misses with a hook.
Grang throws a one two combo.
James Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray lands an overhand right.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Murray misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang connects with a jab.
Grang throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Grang misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
A jab from Grang misses.
Murray throws a counter combo.
Murray blocks a jab.
Grang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murray backs up against the cage.
Grang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grang throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grang looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Grang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray slips a jab from Grang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grang just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grang misses with a straight left.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Murray with the inside leg kick.
Murray slips a straight right by Grang.
Murray lands a lovely overhand right.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Grang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murray slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
Grang checks the leg kick.
Grang misses with a looping left.
Grang looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.#T4#
Murray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murray tests Grang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grang ducks right into an uppercut from Murray.
Grang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grang scores with a decent looking hook.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murray connects with an inside leg kick.
Murray slips under a jab.
Murray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Murray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Grang throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Grang misses with an uppercut.
Murray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Grang misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Grang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grang. Grang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.
Murray tests Grang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Murray misses with a double jab.
Grang is looking to counter punch.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Murray pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grang is out of range and Murray settles back down.
Grang throws a big counter combination but Murray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murray scores with a three punch combo!
Grang throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Grang misses with an uppercut.
Murray connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Grang slips under a jab from Murray.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Grang scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grang throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray unleashes a big counter combination but Grang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Murray.
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.
Grang misses with a looping left.
Murray slips under a jab.
Grang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grang throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it.#T3#
Murray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murray works the jab nicely.
Murray misses with a body shot.
A jab from Grang finds it's way through Murray's defenses.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Grang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.
Grang throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Grang looks to land a combination but Murray avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Grang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murray. Murray obviously looking to wear him down.
Grang takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Murray misses the jab.
Grang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Grang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Murray.
Hinski Grang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grang throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Murray!
James Murray is the new light heavyweight champion!
James Murray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Hinski Grang was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, not feeling great after that, been the champ for years, 10 defences, and now I'm handing it over to James. All the respect to him though, he won for a reason and he's the champ now.'. |
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Event:
CTMMA 17: Kasai Vs Johnston
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from De Vinci misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
De Vinci throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a two punch combo.
De Vinci throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
De Vinci misses with an uppercut
letting Murray counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Leonardo De Vinci has been cut.
Murray has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Vinci is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Vinci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Vinci throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray walks into a stiff left hand from De Vinci.#CUT#It looks like James Murray has been cut.
De Vinci throws an off balance right hand
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Vinci misses with a straight right.
Murray slips a jab from De Vinci.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Vinci.
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!
De Vinci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Vinci.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Murray.
De Vinci bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leonardo De Vinci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vinci throws an off balance right hand
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Vinci. De Vinci circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Vinci swings widly with a right hand
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#De Vinci is rocked!
De Vinci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh De Vinci is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Vinci is breathing heavily.
Murray and De Vinci are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Murray throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking De Vinci into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Murray knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Murray!
James Murray managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CTMMA 16: Neich Vs Kasai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Muwaitang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muwaitang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muwaitang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray scores with a jab. Muwaitang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murray lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Saipam Muwaitang has been cut.
Murray scores with a nice strike.
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muwaitang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Muwaitang misses with a series of wild punches.
Murray catches Muwaitang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Muwaitang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muwaitang misses with a double jab
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Muwaitang is rocked!#T1#
Muwaitang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
Muwaitang is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray throws a monster overhand right that drops Muwaitang! Murray follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Murray!
James Murray very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CTFA 14: Bresnar Vs Neich
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
James walks into a jab.
Murray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murray cracks James with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray.
We've been told by Murray's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray lands a jab.
James walks into a left hand.
That kick from Murray tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Murray connects with a jab.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Murray.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murray lands a jab.
Murray lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murray.
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.#T2#
Murray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Murray scores with a four punch combination!
Murray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murray scoring well with a low kick there.
Murray is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murray lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#James is rocked!
Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Murray.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Murray's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
Murray dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
Murray lands a jab to James's midsection.
Murray lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Murray cracks James with a good jab.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James looks winded!
Murray cracks James with an open hand slap.
Murray drops James with a straight right hand, right on the button! Murray follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Murray! |
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Event:
CTFA 11: Grang Vs Scott
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Murray is looking to clinch but De Vinci is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from De Vinci misses the target.
A swing and a miss from De Vinci.
A cross from De Vinci lands.#CUT#It looks like James Murray has been cut.
Murray throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from De Vinci and Murray goes tumbling to the canvas! De Vinci follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Murray is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray tries to get to full guard but De Vinci has control of the leg.
Murray is still in real trouble! Can De Vinci finish him?
Murray is still trying to improve position.
Murray seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
De Vinci decides to stand and escape the position. #T1##KD#
De Vinci drops Murray with a big left hand and mounts him. Murray is in big trouble!
Murray wants to control but De Vinci is having none of it.
Murray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Murray holds on to De Vinci around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
De Vinci trying to control but Murray is having none of it.
Murray tries to hold on but De Vinci postures up.#T2#
Murray can't escape the position.
Murray wants to control but De Vinci is having none of it.
Murray is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Murray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murray wants to hold on but De Vinci pushes him away.#SU#
De Vinci stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Vinci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray throws out a counter right but De Vinci avoids it with no problem.
De Vinci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#That has opened up James Murray's cut even more.
De Vinci takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from De Vinci misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
De Vinci catches Murray napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Murray to the canvas!
#SU#
De Vinci stands and steps away. Murray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
De Vinci lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Murray head around and knocks him out cold! De Vinci hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo De Vinci!
Our winner, Leonardo De Vinci, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CTFA 10: Grang Vs Gracie 2
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Potter defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter.
A jab from Murray misses.
Potter is looking to counter the offense by Murray and move into the clinch.
Murray 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.
Potter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Potter throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
Potter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray thuds his right hand into Potter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murray lands with a right hand.
Potter fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Potter defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray throws a low kick but Potter moves out of range easily.
Potter throws a quick counter head kick but Murray was just out of range.
Potter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murray lands a jab to the nose.
Potter tries for a takedown but Murray circles away easily
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Potter misses with a double jab.
Murray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Potter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray looks for the body kick but Potter saw that one coming.
Potter is looking to counter with a body kick.
Potter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potter.
James Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray works the jab nicely.
Murray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Murray stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Potter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Potter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Potter throws a lazy head kick
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jamie Potter has been cut.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt.
Murray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murray lands a jab to the nose.
Murray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Potter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Potter checks a low kick from Murray.
Potter is looking to counter the offense by Murray and move into the clinch.#T3#
Potter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Potter is out of range. #CL2#
Murray closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Murray gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Murray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Potter defending well though.
Murray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Potter wants to control but Murray is keeping busy.
Murray controlling the action here.
Potter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Potter tries to get out of the position.
Murray is continuing to stall.
Murray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head. #T4#
Murray looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Potter has his takedown stuffed
and Murray counters with a leg kick.
Potter misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potter.
Murray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Potter. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Potter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murray misses with an uppercut
and Potter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Potter shoots in but no luck this time.
Potter backing away here, and Murray unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murray tried to score with a low kick but Potter checks it.
Murray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt.
James Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray throws a hook but Potter avoids it easily.
Murray lunges at Potter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potter's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Murray coming out on top.
Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potter.
Murray throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Potter. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.#CL2#
Murray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potter, pushing him back against the cage.
Potter jumps guard but Murray stands there with Potter around his waist. Potter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Potter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potter goes for a double leg but Murray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murray continues to drive forward.
Potter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Murray goes for a takedown attempt but Potter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Potter connects with a leg kick.
Potter takes one to the side of the head.
Potter takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Murray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Potter 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Potter is rocked!
Murray drops Potter with a naaaaasty hook - Potter is in real trouble here! Murray dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Murray! |
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Event:
CTFA 7: Gracie Vs Grang
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Dawn tries to move into range but Murray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawn throws out the jab.
Dawn blocks a jab.
Murray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawn pinned against the cage. Dawn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murray.
Murray throws a solid leg kick but Dawn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murray.
Dawn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Murray only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Dawn moved out of range.
Murray blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Dawn.
Dawn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dawn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawn avoids it really well and circles away.
Black Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Murray.
Dawn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dawn is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Dawn.
Murray dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
A big left from Dawn misses.
Murray shoots in and drives through. Dawn sprawls well.
Dawn lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like James Murray has been cut.
Dawn looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Dawn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray slips a jab from Dawn.
A swing and a miss from Dawn.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
Black Dawn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
Dawn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murray tries for a takedown but Dawn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
Dawn moves out of range of the body kick from Murray.
Black Dawn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray is looking to slow Dawn down with leg kicks.
Murray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dawn.#ROC#Murray is rocked!
Nice body punch from Murray.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Dawn is out of range.
Dawn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Dawn jabs at Murray's body.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Dawn moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Dawn scores with a jab. Murray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawn finish him?
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
Murray seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawn moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray shoots in for a double leg but Dawn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murray cracks Dawn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Dawn ducks down to avoid it.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dawn.#TD2#
Murray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dawn is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dawn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murray.
Murray works his foot free and advances to mount.
Murray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Murray avoids the attempt from Dawn to control.
Murray controlling from the full mount.
Dawn blocking the ground and pound.
Murray throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dawn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Murray.
#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.
Murray controlling the position easily from mount.
Murray looking to finish with strikes here!
Murray controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Black Dawn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Murray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Dawn shows good takedown defense.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Dawn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawn misses with a body punch
and Dawn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawn lands the left hand.
Dawn misses with a wild body shot.
Dawn works Murray's body with a nice hook.
Murray tries to score with a low kick but Dawn moves his leg out of the way.
Dawn is looking to clinch.
Murray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dawn tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawn throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Murray tries to score a body lock takedown but Dawn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Black Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Murray.#T1#
Murray blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawn.
Murray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawn connects with the punch.
Dawn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawn misses the target.
Dawn scores with a nice strike.
Dawn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black Dawn is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawn lands with a right hand.
Dawn throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Murray moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawn.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Dawn has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Dawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawn lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawn blocks an uppercut.
Dawn misses with the head strike.
Dawn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murrays head.
Dawn throws a head punch that misses.
Murray blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawn.
Dawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Black Dawn has been cut.
Black Dawn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
Dawn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Murray.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray is working for takedown but Dawn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Dawn.
Murray blocks a body shot from Dawn.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Dawn throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murray lands a right hand.
Dawn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawn backwards.
Murray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawn clobbers Murray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dawn backs off Murray throws a huge counter combo but Dawn manages to avoid it all.
Murray dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Dawn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawn lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Dawn misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dawn as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dawn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray throws out a counter right but Dawn avoids it with no problem.
Murray shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Dawn as he connects with a hook.
Dawn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murray on the side of the head.
Murray throws a hook but Dawn blocks it.
Dawn throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
Dawn ducks right into an uppercut from Murray.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Dawn tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Dawn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Dawn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
Murray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dawn is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawn looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Dawn misses with a hook.
Dawn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawn misses with a hook.
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Dawn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dawn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murray looks for a takedown but Dawn sprawls well.
Murray misses with a hook.
Dawn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawn throws out the jab.
Dawn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawn throws out the jab.
Dawn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Dawn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawn.
A swing and a miss from Dawn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Murray misses.
Dawn slips under a jab from Murray.
Murray dips to his left and cracks Dawn with an uppercut!
Dawn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawn.
Dawn lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Murray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawn is fending him off so far but Murray persists. Nope, Dawn circles away and we're back to standing.
Black Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Murray.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawn.
Dawn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Murray staying out of range there.
Dawn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murray darts in looking for a takedown but Dawn gets double underhooks and turns Murray into the cage.
Jab, jab by Dawn - just one landing.
Dawn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Dawn as Murray shoots in.
Murray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawn misses with a looping left.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Dawn misses the target.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawn.
Murray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Dawn throws out a powerful jab.
Dawn jabs Murray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dawn scores with a sloppy right hand. Murray should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
James Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dawn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murray can pounce on him.
Murray throws a low kick but Dawn avoids it.
Murray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawn tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawn to the ground. Dawn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawn circles away.#TD2#
Murray gets a double leg takedown into Dawn's guard.
Murray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black Dawn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawn being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Murray has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Dawn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dawn, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Dawn!
Black Dawn 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:
CTFA 6: Miz Vs Gracie
Date: May 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Murray.
Newtron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Murray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Newtron ducks down to avoid it.
Murray is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Newtron.
Newtron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newtron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newtron manages to avoid it.
Murray walks into a straight right hand from Newtron.
Murray throws a solid leg kick but Newtron takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murray.
Newtron swinging wildly here.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
Newtron checks a leg kick nicely.
Newtron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newtron lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Newtron throws a right and a left that Murray avoids nicely.
A big right from Murray misses.
Newtron slips a straight right by Murray.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Murray throws a leg kick
and Newtron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Newtron.
Murray is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Newtron's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Newtron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newtron misses with a two punch combination.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Newtron lunges at Murray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murray's hand.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newtron moves out of range of the leg kick from Murray.
Newtron is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newtron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murray throws a hook but Newtron avoids it easily.
Jimmy Newtron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newtron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray fires out a quick counter leg kick but Newtron just manages to avoid it.
Newtron throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newtron is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Newtron moves away and avoids it.
Newtron is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Newtron looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Newtron scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Newtron. Those never looked like landing.
Newtron defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray throws a jab when Newtron was well out of range.
Newtron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newtron looks winded!
Newtron slips a straight right by Murray.
Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Murray pushes Newtron up against the cage in a clinch.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newtron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murray.
Newtron trying to control the position but instead, Murray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newtron into the cage.
Murray is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murray looking for a takedown.
Newtron is trying to stall.
#T3#
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newtron is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newtron prevents the takedown attempt.
Murray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Newtron gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newtron backwards.
Newtron is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray prevents Newtron from breaking the clinch.
Murray is trying to drag Newtron to the mat but Newtron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Newtron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newtron has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newtron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Murray.
Murray prevents Newtron from breaking the clinch.
Murray has Newtron pressed against the cage, preventing Newtron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newtron takes a shot to the head.
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#
Murray gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Newtron regains guard.
Murray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murray controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murray is looking to work some ground and pound but Newtron has wrist control.
Murray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Murray will probably get the nod.
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#
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Newtron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Murray misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newtron! But no joy.
No joy there for Newtron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray looking for a takedown.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Newtron stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
Murray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Newtron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newtron trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newtron misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Murray.
Murray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Newtron's efforts to push away.
Murray gets through Newtron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newtron is breathing heavily.
Murray stalling in the clinch.
Newtron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Newtron is looking to break free of the clinch but Murray has double underhooks.
Murray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newtron missing with knees to the body.
Murray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newtron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newtron as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Murray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Murray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Murray lands an elbow.
Murray advances nicely into full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Murray there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Murray thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2#
Murray working Newtron over with strikes here.
Murray working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
James Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Murray there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Murray throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Murray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murray misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray throws some wild stikes that Newtron manages to avoid easily.
Murray controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Murray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Newtron for as long as he can get away with.
Murray misses with a head shot.
Murray controlling the pace for now.
Murray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murray thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Murray looking to ground and pound but Newtron is blocking nicely.
Murray controlling the position easily from mount.
Murray throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Murray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murray thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Murray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Newtron walks into a jab.
Newtron slaps away a takedown attempt from Murray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newtron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Newtron lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Murray misses.
Newtron fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Newtron.
Murray lands with a right hand.
Newtron 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.
A jab from Newtron does it's job there.
Newtron throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Newtron is just out of range.
Newtron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newtron feints a jab promting Murray to slip. Newtron then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray misses with a looping right.
Newtron moves forwards but Murray connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Murray lands with a hook. Newtron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Newtron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jimmy Newtron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newtron.
Jimmy Newtron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newtron throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
Newtron cracks Murray with a good jab.
Murray throws a series of punches but Newtron avoids them all with ease.
Newtron fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Newtron.
Murray cracks Newtron with a good jab.#CL#
Murray instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newtron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newtron is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Murray presses Newtron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newtron backwards.
A right hand to the body from Murray.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newtron backwards.
Murray is working Newtron over against the cage.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Newtron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Murray tries to score a body lock takedown but Newtron shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Murray gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murray controlling the action here.
Murray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Murray is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Murray'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.
Murray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray throws a hook but Newtron blocks it.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Newtron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Newtron moved out of range.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newtron.
Murray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newtron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Newtron seems unphased.
Newtron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newtron can do to turn this around?
Newtron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Jimmy Newtron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newtron moves out of range as Murray strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murray, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Murray! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Lisko thumps Murray with a low kick.#TD2#
Murray gets a double leg takedown into Lisko's guard.
Murray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murray throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lisko controls Murray momentarily but Murray frees himself.
Murray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lisko is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Murray manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lisko backwards.
A short left from Murray.
Lisko trying to stall but Murray improves his position.
#TD2#
Lisko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Murray is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lisko to the mat. Lisko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lisko working a defensive guard here.
Lisko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murray throws a big right hand that misses.
Lisko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.
Murray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Murray might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Lisko trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lisko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murray's guard. #REVR#
Murray 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.
Lisko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lisko stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.
Lisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray has control of Lisko's left arm, preventing Lisko from doing any damage. #T3#
Lisko wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Murray wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lisko is one step ahead there.
Murray is pulling down on Lisko's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lisko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray slaps away a takedown attempt from Lisko, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Murray closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lisko quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Murray 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lisko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lisko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lisko misses with a series of wild punches.
Murray only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murray slaps away a takedown attempt from Lisko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murray or perhaps it was just good defense by Lisko, which made it look bad.
Murray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lisko.
Lisko jabs at Murray's body.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Lisko is just out of range.
Jordan Lisko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko avoids a kick to the body.
Murray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murray swings for the body but Lisko moves out of range.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Murray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lisko is trying to defend but Murray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Lisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Lisko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lisko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lisko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lisko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lisko looking to control but Murray passes into half guard.
Lisko trying to control but Murray postures up.
Well, if Murray 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.
Lisko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lisko is adopting a defensive guard.
Murray showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Lisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Lisko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Lisko looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lisko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murray is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lisko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murray but Murray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Lisko shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lisko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lisko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murray as he avoids it easily.
Murray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lisko's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murray.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lisko moves away from the strike by Murray.
Lisko closes the distance and clinches up with Murray, looking for a takedown. Lisko pushes Murray against the cage but Murray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Lisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lisko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Lisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko checks a low kick from Murray.
Lisko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murray throws a series of punches but Lisko moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Murray. No joy for Lisko on that attempt.
Murray fails to land with a series of punches.
Lisko throws a big counter combination but Murray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Lisko tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Lisko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murray.
Murray throws a leg kick but Lisko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lisko misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Murray feints and as Lisko raises his hands in defense, Murray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murray tries to free his leg and advance position but Lisko is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lisko is looking for a triangle but Murray pushes his legs off easily.
Lisko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Murray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lisko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray controlling the position.
Murray 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.
Lisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray seems keen to control Lisko's posture.#T3#
Lisko trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray controlling Lisko's posture.
Lisko stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.
Murray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lisko tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Murray wants to slow Lisko down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Murray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lisko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray postures up in Lisko's guard and throws a big left but Lisko blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Murray! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Beatty fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Murray scores with a takedown into Beatty's guard.
Beatty trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Murray controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Beatty has his foot on Murray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murray works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beatty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Beatty throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1##SUB2#
Beatty looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
Murray throws a big elbow that misses.
Murray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murray chips away with some ground and pound.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beatty trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beatty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murray somewhat.
Beatty throws a counter combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murray or perhaps it was just good defense by Beatty, which made it look bad.
Beatty throws a counter combo.
Beatty misses with a combination
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beattys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beatty fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murray works Beatty's body with a nice hook.
Murray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beatty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beatty somewhat.
Murray shoots in but Beatty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beatty walks into a jab.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Beatty is rocked!#T4#
Beatty drops his hands momentarily and Murray needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Beatty just on the top of the head. Beatty drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Beatty - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Murray! |
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Event:
TFI 1
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Big tries to clinch up.
Murray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Big is able to avoid easily.
Murray leaves Big with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Big connects with a body shot that sends Murray's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Murray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Big bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Big tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Big to the ground. Big escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A good leg kick by Big.
Murray dives in for a single leg takedown but Big sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Big. Big gets slowly back to his feet.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
Luka Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Murray.#T1#
Big throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Murray shoots in and bounces Big off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murray passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Big tries to bench press Murray off him but Murray keeps the position.
Big wants to control but Murray postures up.
Big is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray controlling from side mount.
It looks like Murray might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Let's hope that Murray has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Big is trying to get back to half guard.
Murray controls the position from side control.
Murray misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big is breathing heavily.#T3#
Big trying to remain calm as Murray controls from the top position.
Big stops Murray from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Murray stalls from top position.
Big managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Murray.
Murray controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Big fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Murray drives through with a takedown into Big's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Murray will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Big sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Big pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray throws out a counter right but Big avoids it with no problem.
Big misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray tried to score with a low kick but Big checks it.#TD2#
Murray closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Big did well to prevent Murray getting side control.
James Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murray is pressing down on Big's thigh, looking to free his foot. Big is holding on for now.
Murray controlling the action here.
Murray's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
More stalling from Murray.#SUB#
Big looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Big sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Big shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Big shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Big's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murray flicks out a counter leg kick but Big steps away.
Big blocks a head kick by Murray.
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Big sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Big. #TD2#
Big tries to sprawl but Murray drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Murray content to control rather than advance.
Big avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murray.
Murray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big defending well though.
Murray working over Big with some ground and pound. Big looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Big tries to kick Murray off but Murray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Murray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Big is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murray not doing much here.
Murray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Big defends it.
Murray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murray throwing shots but Big is blocking nicely.
Murray content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Big defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murray.
Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Big momentarily.
#TD2#
Murray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Big!
Murray slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Murray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Big manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Murray controlling from the top position.
Murray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Big's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Big's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murray controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Big gets caught napping as Murray dives in and scores a takedown. Big manages to retain guard.
Murray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Murray controlling from the top position.
Murray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Big is keeping the position for now.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Big keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Murray misses.
Big takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murray thows a leg kick but Big checks it
and Big counters with a solid body kick.
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Big drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray scores with a push kick.
Murray cracks Big with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Murray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murray lands in his opponent's guard.
Big on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Big tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Murray! |
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Event:
CTFA 2: Victor Vs Kasai
Date: Dec 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Wang stuffs the takedown attempt from Murray. Murray gets slowly back to his feet.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wang! But no joy.
Wang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murray's head backwards.
Murray throws a head kick that Wang semi-blocks.
Wang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like James Murray has been cut.#KD2#
Wang drops his shoulder and cracks Murray with a huge uppercut! Murray goes down! Can Wang finish him?
#ROC2#Murray is rocked!
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!
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.
Oh Murray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wang wants to stand but Murray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Murray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murray seems to have got his legs back now.
Murray pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murray has a closed guard, preventing Wang from standing up. #T1#
Wang postures up in Murray's guard and throws a big left but Murray blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang tries to stand but Murray is controlling from the bottom.
Murray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wang on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murray wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murray'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.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murray is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Wang gets to his feet - Murray follows without any prompting. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#KD2#
Wang drops Murray with a nice combination! Wang dives into Murray's guard, looking to finish!
Murray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang is pushing down on Murray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murray is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like Wang is going to stand back up.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang thows a huge punch but Murray dodges it nicely.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Murray tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #T3#
Wang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murray's head.
Wang wants to stand but Murray has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wang wants to stand up but Murray is controlling the position.
Murray is doing well to control the position and prevent Wang from advancing to side control.
Wang tries to stand and escape but Murray is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray tries for a takedown but Wang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wang thuds his right hand into Murray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wang lands a jab.
Wang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Murray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wang's guard.
Murray won't allow Wang to get back to his feet.
Murray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murray stops Wang from standing up.
Murray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murray prevents Wang from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Wang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Murray'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#
Wang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Wang knocks Murray out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Wang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eight thuds his right hand into Murray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like James Murray has been cut.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eight. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eight is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
Murray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Murray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Eight feints the counter takedown.
Murray takes one on the button.
Eight staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eight tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Eight is looking to clinch.
Murray throws an off balance right hand
enabling Eight to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Murray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eight's head.#T1#
Eight takes one on the button.
Murray throws a hook but Eight avoids it easily.
Eight is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Eight.
Murray misses with a combination
and Eight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eight throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Murray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eight scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Eight lands.
Eight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Eight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray misses with a left hand
and Eight counters with a straight right hand.
Murray moves forwards but Eight connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Eight thuds his right hand into Murray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Murray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eight shoots for a double leg takedown but Murray sprawls well. He's pushed Eight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murray, as that shot connected.
Eight is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Eight tries to clinch up.
Murray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murray throws a hook but Eight avoids it easily.
Eight tries to clinch up.
Eight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Eight.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Eight.
James Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eight throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.#T3#
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Eight's shoulder, as Eight tries to avoid the shot.
Murray throws a lazy uppercut
and Eight counters with a straight right hand.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Eight misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
Eight blocks an uppercut.
Eight has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Eight's head.
Eight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eight lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Eight cracks Murray with a nice body shot.
A short left from Eight. #T4#
Murray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Murray is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Eight.
Murray seems to have got his legs back now.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Eight avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Eight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eight backwards.
Eight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Murray.
Eight is trying to break free.
Eight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eight prevents a body shot from Murray.
Eight lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Eight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Murray's cut.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD2#
Murray ducks straight into an uppercut from Eight and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Murray manages to regain guard straight away.
Murray has momentary wrist control but Eight slips an elbow through the middle.
Eight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eight distracts Murray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eight lands a couple of elbows.
Murray is adopting a defensive guard.
Eight working some strikes from top position.
Eight gets to his feet and stands over Murray, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Murray felt that one! Eight unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Murray from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Eight! |
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