Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 180
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range. #CL#
Montgomery forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy pushes Montgomery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy presses Montgomery against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery. #T1#
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away. #CL#
Montgomery has managed to clinch.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montgomery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy works on Montgomery's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away. #CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Montgomery has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Montgomery decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Montgomery has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Murphy regains half guard.#SUB#
Montgomery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Montgomery eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montgomery is working away from the top position though.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Montgomery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Murphy moves into full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Montgomery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montgomery passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Montgomery is very close to passing his half guard.
Montgomery controlling the action here.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Montgomery is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.#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.
Montgomery managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Liam Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Montgomery has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
Murphy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Regal Montgomery will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Montgomery has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Murphy.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Murphy.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Montgomery just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike.
Montgomery prevents a body shot from Murphy. #T1#
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Murphy cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Montgomery managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy digs a right hand into Montgomery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montgomery's gas tank.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.#CL#
Montgomery forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Montgomery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage. #T4#
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
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!
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montgomery or not.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy is working Montgomery over against the cage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Liam Murphy made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 167
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1##KD#
Kamogawa lands a big right hand that sends Murphy crashing to the mat! Kamogawa stays standing though and waves Murphy back to his feet!#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamogawa finish him?
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circling - Kamogawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Kamogawa lands a big uppercut and Murphy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Murphy looks OK. Kamogawa waves Murphy back to his feet!
Murphy takes a swing at Kamogawa's ribcage but misses.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamogawa lands with a good body shot.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Kamogawa lands with an overhand left.
Kamogawa circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Murphy tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kamogawa wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
In his post fight interview, Genji Kamogawa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 162
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Henderson shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henderson thinking.
Murphy throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Murphy.
Henderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Murphy tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liam Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henderson looks winded!
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Henderson fails with the takedown
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Henderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Henderson is rocked!#T2#
Murphy lands a brutal uppercut that launches Henderson off his feet! Henderson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Murphy!
Liam Murphy gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Highland 160
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Ganga counters with an inside leg kick.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy is controlling Ganga's posture.
Ganga preventing the sweep.
Ganga controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Ganga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ganga has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Murphy is controlling Ganga's posture.
Murphy 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganga throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy can't keep his opponent in guard - Ganga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ganga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy wants to sweep but Ganga has passed to side control!
Ganga controlling the position.
Murphy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3##SUB2#
Ganga is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murphy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ganga throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Ganga avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ganga wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Ganga landing shots from mount.
Ganga throwing strikes but Murphy recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Ganga passes into side control, despite Murphy's attempt to control the position.
Ganga controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganga misses with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ganga keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Ganga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ganga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy closes the distance but Ganga moves to the side
and Ganga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Ganga pushes him off.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Ganga circles away. #CL2#
Ganga drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Ganga misses with some punches.
Ganga wants to break free but Murphy has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Ganga controls the action.
Ganga tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Ganga to the mat. #T1##SUB#
Murphy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ganga has picked Murphy up and slammed him! Murphy can't keep hold of the triangle and Ganga manages to pass to side control!
Ganga trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Ganga keeps moving and retains side control.
Ganga working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Ganga just content to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Ganga keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ganga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ganga works to advance to full mount. Murphy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ganga trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Sunil Ganga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ganga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Murphy can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Murphy is looking to get to half guard.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Ganga trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Ganga wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Ganga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is staying active underneath Ganga, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Murphy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ganga passes into side control!
Murphy tries to bench press Ganga off him but Ganga keeps the position.
Ganga gets to mount! Murphy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ganga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ganga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ganga as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ganga holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ganga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Ganga avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Murphy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Murphy decides to pull guard.
Ganga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.#SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ganga passes into side control. #SU2#
Ganga stands up.
Ganga tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Murphy gets a clinch. #TD#
Murphy pulls Ganga into guard.
Ganga wants to get up but he can't break Murphy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ganga prevents Murphy from improving his position.#SU2#
Ganga decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ganga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganga fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ganga circles away. #CL#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ganga, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Ganga's takedown attempt. #T3#
Ganga blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ganga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Ganga circles away.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Ganga manages to pull guard.
Murphy is looking to pass into half guard but Ganga pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ganga is in guard.#REVB#
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ganga forces his way into half guard.
Murphy trying to control here.
Ganga trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it. #SU2#
Ganga escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ganga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Ganga has control of the leg.
Sunil Ganga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ganga is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sunil Ganga.
I've got Ganga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunil Ganga!
A very excited looking Sunil Ganga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 151
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Murphy jabs Crumper right on the nose. Crumper blinks but takes it well.
Crumper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crumper staying out of range there.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crumper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Crumper manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Crumper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murphy's guard.
Murphy wants to stand but Crumper is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Murphy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Crumper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crumper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Murphy wants to stand up but Crumper is controlling him.
Crumper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crumper prevents Murphy from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Crumper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Crumper is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crumper is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Crumper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crumper stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crumper connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Crumper in his half guard.
Murphy tries to kick Crumper off in order to stand up. Crumper Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Murphy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Murphy is not content to let Crumper control the position.
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet.
Crumper working the ground and pound.#T4#
Crumper trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Crumper lands an elbow.
Crumper prevents Murphy from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Crumper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Murphy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Crumper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crumper trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Crumper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jab by Murphy.
Crumper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crumper.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liam Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.#TD2#
Crumper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murphy pushes Crumper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crumper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Crumper trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Crumper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Crumper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Crumper in side control lands a decent elbow.
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet.
Crumper remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Crumper asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crumper trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Crumper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Crumper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crumper prevents Murphy from escaping the position.
Crumper is staying tight to Murphy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Crumper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Crumper drags him back down.
Crumper trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy tries to escape but Crumper is in control. #T3#
Murphy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murphy is not content to let Crumper control the position.
Crumper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Murphy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crumper connects with a decent elbow.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Crumper asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Crumper trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is pushing Crumper's head away, looking to escape. Crumper manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy pushes Crumper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crumper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Crumper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crumper wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy wants to stand up but Crumper is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Crumper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crumper lands strikes from half guard.
Crumper is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Crumper prevents Murphy from standing back up.
Crumper winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crumper is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it.
Crumper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crumper in particular looking to stall.
Crumper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dax Crumper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Crumper not doing much here.
Murphy is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Crumper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crumper is controlling him. #T3#
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Crumper passes into half guard.
Murphy pushes Crumper off looking to stand but Crumper dives back in and keeps control.
Crumper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Crumper thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Crumper stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Crumper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Crumper is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Murphy tries to sprawl but Crumper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crumper trying to control the pace.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper is controlling the pace.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crumper prevents Murphy from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Crumper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crumper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Crumper!

Event: Highland 146
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winters changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy wants to clinch.#TD#
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winters showed some decent athleticism there.
Winters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Winters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Winters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winters with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murphy is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winters trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Winters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winters is working away from the top position though.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Winters thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Winters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Winters wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winters paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Winters keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Winters working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murphy has passed into half guard! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winters manages to get to full guard.
Winters is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Murphy passes Winters's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Winters defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
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 Dick Winters will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Winters did well to prevent Murphy getting side control.#SUB2#
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Winters defends the submission attempt.
Winters is holding on to half guard well.
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Winters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Winters is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winters avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy prevents Winters from improving his position.
Murphy trying to control the action but Winters is working from the bottom. #T1#
Winters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winters is concentrating on defense, preventing Murphy from advancing position.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Winters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Winters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.#T2#
Winters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy wants to hit a sweep here but Winters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murphy there!
Winters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Murphy tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.#T3#
Winters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy!
Winters controlling the pace for now.
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Winters controlling his opponent.
Dick Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Winters content just to control the position here.
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Winters wants to take his opponent's back but Murphy doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters looking to finish with strikes here!
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Winters has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Winters looking to score a takedown here. Murphy is defending well but Winters drives through and ends up in Murphy's guard.
Murphy looking to control. #SUB2#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Winters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murphy is not content to let Winters control the position. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Winters trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Winters trying to control the position but Murphy is working away. #SUB#
Winters is trying to get an arm triangle but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
Winters trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Murphy prevents Winters from moving into mount.
Winters controls the position from side control.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Winters in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Winters wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Winters dives in and scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winters controls the pace.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Winters passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winters's back!#T4#
Will Murphy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Winters is really stuck here.
Winters breaks Murphy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Winters controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Winters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winters 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Winters!
Dick Winters seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 139
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Murphy walks into a jab.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tate Jr.#CL#
Murphy pushes Tate Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tate Jr throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
and Tate Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tate Jr misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Tate Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tate Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tate Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Tate Jr lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tate Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate Jr misses with a looping right.
Aaron Tate Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tate Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tate Jr throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tate Jr.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate Jr but Tate Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Tate Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Aaron Tate Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tate Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Tate Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch but Tate Jr is having none of it.
Tate Jr throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Tate Jr scores with a body shot.
Tate Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Tate Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy fails with the takedown.#T3#
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy tries to clinch but Tate Jr moves out of range.
Tate Jr lands a head shot.
Tate Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Tate Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tate Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Tate Jr, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Tate Jr against the cage but Tate Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tate Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tate Jr scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Tate Jr. #TD#
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tate Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Tate Jr is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Tate Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tate Jr lands with a cross.
Tate Jr looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Tate Jr throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Murphy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tate Jr's guard.
Tate Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Black Swans. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Murphy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tate Jr dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tate Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tate Jr preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tate Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tate Jr postures up. #T1##SUB#
Tate Jr wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Murphy's closed guard. He's half up but Murphy has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Murphy pivots and extends the arm, Tate Jr falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Murphy! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Murphy!
After the big win, Liam Murphy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Highland 133
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Murphy tries to clinch but Crumper is having none of it. #TD#
Crumper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crumper slows the pace down in half guard.
Crumper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crumper drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Crumper has control of the leg.
Crumper trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Murphy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crumper escapes and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Crumper lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murphy down.
Murphy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Crumper goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crumper's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!
Murphy trying to control but Crumper is working from the bottom. #T2#
Crumper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy trying to control but Crumper is working from the bottom.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Crumper is retaining full guard.
Crumper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crumper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR#
Crumper preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Crumper forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Crumper is looking to stall here but Murphy recovers full guard.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crumper defends well.
Murphy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Crumper puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Crumper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crumper wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Crumper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Crumper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Crumper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Crumper is staying tight to Murphy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crumper connects with a decent elbow.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy struggling a bit here.#T1#
Crumper lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murphy down.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crumper grinds an elbow into Murphy's temple.
Murphy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crumper wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crumper pulls his head out easily.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crumper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crumper is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crumper scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crumper pulls his head out easily.
Murphy is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Crumper moves nicely into side control.
Crumper working away.
Murphy is not content to let Crumper control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy tries to bench press Crumper off him but Crumper keeps the position.
Murphy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murphy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Crumper is controlling well.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Crumper in his half guard.
Crumper wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crumper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Crumper is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Crumper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Crumper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crumper trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Dax Crumper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crumper in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Crumper swings around for an armbar but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crumper's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Crumper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crumper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Crumper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Crumper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Crumper is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Murphy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crumper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crumper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crumper! #REVR#
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Dax Crumper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Crumper controlling from side mount.
Murphy is not content to let Crumper control the position.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Murphy taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Crumper slows the pace down.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy is still trying to improve position.
Crumper working away.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crumper trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Crumper working the ground and pound.
Crumper slows the pace down.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crumper taking a breather here.
Murphy tries to buck Crumper off but Crumper is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crumper controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Crumper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crumper 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Crumper!

Event: Highland 130
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ousmane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murphy to the ground. Ousmane is now in Murphy's guard.
Ousmane postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ousmane is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ousmane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ousmane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane slips nicely into half guard.
Ousmane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though. #T1#
Ousmane thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Murphy has hold of Ousmane's hands but Ousmane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ousmane controlling the action here.
Murphy moves into full guard.
Ousmane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at Defiant inform us that Murphy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ousmane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murphy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Murphy won't allow Ousmane to sweep him here.
Ousmane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ousmane is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Ousmane working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ousmane in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ousmane is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ousmane is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ousmane is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Ousmane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murphy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Ousmane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy keeps trying to improve his position.
Ousmane working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Ousmane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ousmane is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy is not content to let Ousmane control the position.#SUB2#
Murphy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ousmane escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ousmane!
Ousmane working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ousmane is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Murphy is bucking up trying to escape but Ousmane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that round.
That's time! Ousmane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Murphy forces Ousmane back against the cage and clinches.
Ousmane misses with a punch to the body.
Ousmane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Ousmane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ousmane.
Ousmane goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
Ousmane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murphy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ousmane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ousmane is aware though and is defending well.
Ousmane wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #T1#
Ousmane with a nice head shot there.
Ousmane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.#SUB2#
Murphy working for a triangle but Ousmane defends it easily.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ousmane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Ousmane keeps moving. #T2#
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Ousmane.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ousmane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Ousmane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ousmane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ousmane working some strikes from top position.
Ousmane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ousmane working some strikes from top position.
Ousmane with a nice head shot there.
Ousmane passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Ousmane trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Ousmane tries to stand but Murphy is controlling his head.
Ousmane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ousmane lands a nice forearm strike.
Ousmane wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Ousmane is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ousmane is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Kofi Ousmane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Ousmane works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Ousmane finish him?
Murphy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ousmane's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Ousmane prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ousmane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy tries to roll over but Ousmane keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Murphy tries to sprawl but Ousmane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
Ousmane trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Ousmane throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Ousmane working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard but Ousmane has mounted him!
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ousmane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Ousmane! Murphy is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kofi Ousmane!
Kofi Ousmane thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 125
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ries as Murphy shoots in.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ries. Ries obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Ries blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ries.
Ries can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Ries avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Ries turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Ries.
Ries digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy tries to work over Ries's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ries lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Ries blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Ries breaks the clinch.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Ries scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ries blocks an uppercut.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ries tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ries lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Ries has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Ries avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ries scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Ries breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Ries feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Ries throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ries.
Ries throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!#CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ries is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ries lands a left hand. #BC2#
Ries pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ries manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ries.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ries sprawls and moves away.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ries counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Ries saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murphy moves out of range as Ries strikes.
Ries lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ries.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Ries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Ries keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ries sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Ries manages to break the clinch.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Ries keeps it at a distance.
Ries throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Ries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ries.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Ries.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ries connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ries. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ries.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy moves to clinch but Ries breaks away
and Ries counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murphy's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ries dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ries swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ries is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
A big left from Ries misses.
Ries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ries circles away.
Murphy shoots and misses
and Ries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Ries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Ries counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check. #T1#
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ries paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick by Ries misses #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy is thwarting Ries's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Ries is defending well.
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Ries is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ries looks like he's trying to stand up.
Murphy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Ries is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ries defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Murphy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Murphy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ries is on top in guard. #SUB#
Murphy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ries has his hands clasped together but Murphy extends and breaks Ries's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murphy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Murphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Liam Murphy thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Highland 121
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Murphy is looking to clinch but Hoca is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Hoca.
Hoca misses with a right hand #TD#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hoca tries to improve position but can't.
Hoca can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoca stops Murphy from passing to mount.
Hoca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoca is defending well. #T1#
Murphy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Murphy controlling from mount.
Hoca is looking to improve his position but Murphy isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Murphy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Murphy wants to control the pace but Hoca is squirming around nicely.
Murphy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hoca is holding on tight.
Hoca tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.#SUB#
Murphy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hoca working to try and regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Hoca reaches up to try and pull Murphy in and control his posture, but Murphy latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Hoca taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Murphy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Liam Murphy waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Highland 114
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner lands an elbow inside.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.#BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skinner lands with a cross.
Skinner misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skinner to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Skinner. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
It looked like Skinner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Skinner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skinner misses with a looping left.
Skinner throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murphy.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Skinner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skinner is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Skinner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass. #SUB#
Skinner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
Skinner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skinner tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Murphy tries for a kimura but Skinner is defending well. #SUB2#
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Skinner can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Skinner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Skinner actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skinner wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shug Skinner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Murphy wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skinner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skinner sprawls well. Skinner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Skinner appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skinner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Skinner.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Skinner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy tries to clinch but Skinner moves away
letting Skinner counter with a right hand.
Murphy tries to clinch but Skinner is having none of it.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skinner as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into Skinner's guard.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skinner working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass. #SUB#
Skinner has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Skinner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Skinner throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Skinner, which made it look bad.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Murphy moves forwards but Skinner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skinner as he avoids it easily.
Skinner throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Skinner misses with an uppercut.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Murphy tries to clinch but Skinner moves away
and Skinner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skinner throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skinner.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Skinner back into the cage.#BC#
Skinner breaks from the clinch.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Skinner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries for a takedown but Skinner circles away easily
letting Skinner counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shug Skinner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Skinner circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Skinner misses its target.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy moves to clinch but Skinner breaks away
and Skinner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Skinner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skinner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Skinner lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Murphy can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Skinner and Murphy drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Skinner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shug Skinner!
During a confident post fight interview, Shug Skinner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 104
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Ramirez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ramirez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Murphy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Ramirez!
After the fight, Richard Ramirez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 98
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Hoca misses.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoca swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Hoca. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Murphy is pressing down on Hoca's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoca is holding on for now. #T1#
Hoca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoca is not content to let Murphy control the position.#SUB2#
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Hoca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hoca! #T3#
Murphy takes Hoca's back. #SUB2#
Hoca is trying to defend against the choke here but Murphy has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Murphy Tightens the hold and Hoca taps out furiously! Murphy displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liam Murphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Liam Murphy thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Highland 92
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
Hoca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Hoca circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoca defends it nicely.#CL2#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Hoca avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Hoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoca backwards.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoca walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hoca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoca lands a head shot.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy wants to clinch
and Hoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoca finish him?
Hoca lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Murphy up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hoca from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Murphy's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Necmettin Hoca!
Necmettin Hoca decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Leyton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Leyton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Leyton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Murphy wants to get back to full guard but Leyton has passed into side control.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leyton wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Leyton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leyton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leyton gets to mount! Murphy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Leyton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy is in a horrible position here. Leyton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Murphy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Leyton has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leyton's guard. #T3##SUB#
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
Leyton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Murphy trying to control the action but Leyton is working from the bottom.
Leyton has his hands clasped together around Murphy's back. He's all about the action.
Murphy is keen to just control but Leyton is a slippery customer.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leyton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leyton has Murphy pulled in close to control his posture.
Leyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Leyton keeps moving.
Leyton seems keen to control Murphy's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Murphy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leyton dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Murphy wants to clinch up but Leyton keeps it at a distance.
Leyton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leyton.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Leyton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Leyton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murphy is trying to defend but Leyton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leyton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control but Leyton postures up. #T1#
Leyton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Murphy wants to hold on but Leyton pushes him away.
Leyton with shots to the head and body - Murphy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Timo Leyton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leyton connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Leyton landing punches.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leyton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Leyton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leyton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Leyton has a good base and remains in mount.
Leyton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leyton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Leyton unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Murphy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Leyton celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
Timo Leyton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Highland 87
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Murphy is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
As Murphy tries to get set, Diaz tries to push him back and clinch up but Murphy manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Murphy pulls guard. #SUB2#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Murphy has an active guard here but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz prevents Murphy from improving his position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Murphy moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Murphy working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Diaz pulls Murphy into guard.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz controlling Murphy's posture.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noel Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily. #T1#
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Diaz has his feet on Murphy's thighs here. He's pushed Murphy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Murphy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz retains his lightweight title!
Noel Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1##CL#
Diesel clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Diesel. #TD2#
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Diesel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murphy's body to avoid the submission. Murphy has instead reached around Diesel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murphy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liam Murphy!

Event: Highland 80
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
Dead misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dead! #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dead has escaped the position, nice work there.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dead is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dead is not content to let Murphy control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working. #SUB2#
Murphy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dead rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murphy's guard! Nice work there by Dead!
Murphy trying to control the position.
Dead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murphy controls Dead momentarily but Dead frees himself. #T2#
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing Dead from standing up.
Dead postures up.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dead throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murphy's body to avoid the submission. Murphy has instead reached around Dead's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murphy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liam Murphy!

Event: Highland 73
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
Murphy slips under a jab from Wassermann.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wassermann.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wassermann.
Wassermann sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Wassermann avoids it this time.
Wassermann looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Wassermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wassermann.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Wassermann swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Wassermann fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Wassermann keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy stops Wassermann from standing up.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wassermann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Wassermann is working away.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Wassermann won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Murphy is working for a kimura but Wassermann is defending it quite comfortably.
Wassermann is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him
Murphy is trying to control. Wassermann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Murphy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wassermann could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Murphy has cracked it and Wassermann is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Murphy!

Event: Highland 66
Date: Jun 18, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Starr. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Starr didn't expect that.
Starr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Starr has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Starr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Starr has an active guard here but Murphy has managed to pass into half guard.
Starr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Starr.#T1#
Murphy stands and throws Starr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Starr is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Murphy has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Starr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Murphy yanks on the arm and Starr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Murphy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Murphy!

Event: Highland 56
Date: Jun 01, 2021

#R1#
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ousmane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.#CL#
Murphy rushes Ousmane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ousmane has Murphy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ousmane pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murphy tumbling to the mat - Ousmane dives into Murphy's guard.
Ousmane wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ousmane working some strikes from top position.
Ousmane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Murphy working for submissions but it's allowed Ousmane to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ousmane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Well, if Ousmane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Ousmane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Ousmane scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ousmane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Ousmane controlling the action here.
Murphy manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Ousmane landing with the ground and pound.
Ousmane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy looking to control but Ousmane passes into half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
Ousmane is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Ousmane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Ousmane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ousmane passes into side control, despite Murphy's attempt to control the position. #SUB2#
Ousmane is trying to get an arm triangle but Murphy is defending well.
Ousmane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane lands some shots froms side control.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ousmane stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ousmane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ousmane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control.
Murphy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Ousmane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ousmane lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
Ousmane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ousmane is trying for a kimura here. Murphy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ousmane wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kofi Ousmane!

Event: Highland 49
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1##TD#
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Murphy is not content to let Green control the position.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Green sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Murphy is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Green is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Murphy keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green slows the pace down in half guard.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murphy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Green passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Green is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Green is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Green trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Green. #SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch. #TD#
Green decides to pull guard.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green postures up. #SUB2#
Murphy working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Green controlling the action here.
Green wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murphy wants to control but Green passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green is taking a breather. Murphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murphy trying to control here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Green advances to full mount.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Green is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green prevents Murphy from improving his position.#SUB#
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Murphy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Green stacks Murphy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Green!
Green wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Green controls the position. #SUB#
Green goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Green's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Green's guard. #SUB#
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD#
Green gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
Green is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position. #SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murphy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Green mounts Murphy! Really nice guard pass there!
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Green working for a guillotine from mount but Murphy is in no mood to give up.
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Green with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T3#
Green can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Green wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Green is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##TD#
Green gets a takedown into half guard.
Murphy tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Green seems content to control.#SUB#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Murphy trying to get back to full guard but Green takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Murphy is on top in guard. #T1#
Murphy wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. #SUB#
Green looking for subs off his back but Murphy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Green gets back to full guard.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Green gets full guard.#T2#
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. #SUB#
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Green keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass. #T3#
Green keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Murphy trying to control the position.
Green pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murphy is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Green is trying for a kimura here. Murphy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Green wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed Green!
Ed Green retains his lightweight title!

Event: Highland 44
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Vercetti lands with an overhand left.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Vercetti is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vercetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Vercetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vercetti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Murphy tries a body shot but Vercetti blocks it.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Vercetti breaks from the clinch.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Vercetti counters by clinching up.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Vercetti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vercetti is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Vercetti has him pressed against the cage.
Vercetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vercetti just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Vercetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vercetti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Murphy pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vercetti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vercetti has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Murphy working for a triangle but Vercetti defends it easily.
Vercetti postures up.
Vercetti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Murphy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vercetti throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murphy's body to avoid the submission. Murphy has instead reached around Vercetti's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murphy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liam Murphy!

Event: Highland 32
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Kanjanasuwan wants to clinch.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kanjanasuwan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murphy tries to move to mount but Kanjanasuwan blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanjanasuwan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Murphy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Murphy has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Kanjanasuwan is defending well.
Kanjanasuwan is not content to let Murphy control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Murphy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kanjanasuwan is trying to escape and Murphy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kanjanasuwan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Murphy! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Murphy!

Event: Highland 19
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Pologe is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pologe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Pologe blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pologe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zia Pologe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Pologe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Pologe avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pologe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy misses with some punches. #T1#
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Pologe holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Pologe blocking some punches.
Pologe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Pologe misses with a knee strike. #T2##TD2#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Pologe defends easily.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Pologe postures up.
Pologe stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy is pulling down on Pologe's head to control his posture.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pologe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Murphy trying to control but Pologe is working from the bottom.
Pologe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy pushes down on Pologe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pologe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Murphy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy uses his free foot to push down on Pologe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pologe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Pologe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pologe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Pologe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pologe looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Pologe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zia Pologe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Pologe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pologe controls his hands.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pologe to keep the fight standing.
Pologe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries a body shot but Pologe blocks it.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy jumps guard but Pologe stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Pologe landing knees to the head. #TD2#
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pologe uses from the top position.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Pologe pushes his legs off easily.
Pologe trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Pologe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A good leg kick by Pologe. #T3##TD#
Pologe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pologe passes into side control.
Murphy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Murphy is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pologe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy wants to control but Pologe is keeping busy.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pologe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pologe has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Pologe misses #CL2#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Pologe has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pologe walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Pologe gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pologe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zia Pologe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pologe can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Pologe from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Pologe is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liam Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Murphy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pologe frees his head nicely. Oh but Murphy has switched to an armbar! Pologe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Liam Murphy!

Event: Highland 7
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1##TD2#
De Paula looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
De Paula is working for a submission of some sort.
De Paula frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
De Paula is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Murphy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Murphy!
De Paula keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murphy wants to control from the top but De Paula keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
De Paula is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Murphy frees his head nicely. Oh but De Paula has switched to an armbar! Murphy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bryan De Paula!

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