Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCMMA Rio de Janeiro 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Murakami scores with a jab to the head.
Murakami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murakami cracks a nice hook into Jacobs's ribs.#TD#
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jacobs showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murakami has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jacobs thows a huge punch but Murakami dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Jacobs is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jacobs wants to work for an arm triangle but Murakami is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Jacobs is pressing down on Murakami's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murakami is holding on for now.
Jacobs prevents Murakami from standing back up. #SU#
Jacobs decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Jacobs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Jacobs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Jacobs goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murakami has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jacobs but great work by Murakami.
Murakami working away.
Jacobs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SU2#
Murakami stands up and beckons Jacobs to his feet. #TD#
Jacobs looking to score a takedown here. Murakami is defending well but Jacobs drives through and ends up in Murakami's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs prevents Murakami from getting back to his feet.
Murakami working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs looking to sit in guard and control but Murakami gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Murakami wants to stand but Jacobs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Murakami postures up.
Murakami is looking to stand up but Jacobs won't let him. #T3#
Jacobs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murakami is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murakami fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacobs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murakami lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've been informed that Murakami has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Jacobs scores with a takedown into Murakami's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jacobs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murakami manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jacobs has Murakami in his guard.#REVB#
Jacobs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Murakami wants to stand but Jacobs has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Murakami stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Jacobs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami 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#
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick
and Murakami counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Jacobs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murakami's guard.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murakami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacobs scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Jacobs gets to his feet. Murakami looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Murakami lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murakami is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacobs with a body shot.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murakami is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacobs with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Jacobs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Jacobs decides to stand back up. #TD#
Jacobs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Jacobs swings around for an armbar but Murakami sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jacobs's guard.
Murakami wants to stand but Jacobs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ron Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Murakami stands and steps away. Jacobs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murakami avoids the head kick by Jacobs.
Murakami punishes Jacobs's body with a nice straight punch.
Ron Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murakami scores with a jab to the body.
Murakami lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobs's head.#TD#
Jacobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Murakami has his feet on Jacobs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Jacobs drives through with a takedown into Murakami's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Murakami manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Murakami lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Jacobs drags the fight down to the ground.
Murakami tries to stand but Jacobs is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Murakami stands up and waves to Jacobs to follow him.
Jab, jab by Murakami - just one landing.
Murakami works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
Jacobs walks into a left hand. #T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murakami enables Jacobs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murakami manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murakami wants to stand but Jacobs is controlling the position.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Murakami is retaining full guard.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Jacobs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murakami is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murakami has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jacobs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jacobs tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Murakami gets to his feet. Jacobs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Jacobs gets tackled into the cage by Murakami. Murakami maintains the clinch.
Murakami lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Murakami scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Murakami.
Nice body punch from Murakami.
Murakami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murakami.
Good body shot from Murakami.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Jacobs's ribcage. Jacobs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murakami lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Nice body punch from Murakami - that landed with a thud.
Murakami lands a shot to the body.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Jacobs's ribcage. Jacobs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Murakami digs a good hook to Jacobs's body. #TD#
Jacobs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murakami!
Murakami tries to escape but Jacobs is in control.
Murakami is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Murakami explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A jab from Murakami finds it's way through Jacobs's defenses.
Jacobs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Jacobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murakami keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Murakami pushes Jacobs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Murakami works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murakami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Jacobs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murakami on his heels. He'll look to pass Murakami's guard now, I'm sure.
Murakami wants to stand and escape but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Jacobs stands up and waves to Murakami to follow him.
Murakami throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Jacobs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murakami manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Murakami has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jacobs has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Murakami is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jacobs is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Murakami to the mat. Murakami regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Murakami uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jacobs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Murakami as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Murakami moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Murakami gets caught napping as Jacobs dives in and scores a takedown. Murakami manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Murakami manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Murakami clinches. #TD#
Jacobs gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Jacobs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murakami manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jacobs has Murakami in his guard.#REVB#
Murakami wanted to stand there but Jacobs had control of the position.
Shinzade Murakami is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Murakami gets to his feet - Jacobs follows without any prompting.
Murakami is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacobs rather than just go for the knockout.
Murakami works the jab nicely.
Murakami scores with a hook.
Shinzade Murakami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs ducks right into an uppercut from Murakami. #TD#
Jacobs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Murakami tries to kick Jacobs off but Jacobs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Jacobs escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Jacobs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murakami was covering up waiting for the punch and Jacobs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Murakami is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Murakami pushes Jacobs off and gets back to his feet.
Ron Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Murakami closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinzade Murakami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murakami 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinzade Murakami!
Shinzade Murakami thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCMMA 2
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Borkechev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murakami napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Borkechev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murakami being controlled for a moment.
Borkechev prevents Murakami from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami is not content to let Borkechev control the position. #T1#
Borkechev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Borkechev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borkechev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Borkechev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murakami rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Borkechev's guard! Nice work there by Murakami!
Murakami wants to stand but Borkechev has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Borkechev wants to get back to his feet but Murakami is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Borkechev has a closed guard, preventing Murakami from standing up.
Murakami looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murakami postures up. #SUB2#
Borkechev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murakami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murakami manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borkechev is trying to control the position but Murakami postures up.
Murakami would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Borkechev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murakami, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Borkechev jumps guard and drags Murakami to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Borkechev has a closed guard, preventing Murakami from standing up.
Borkechev trying to control the position here.
Murakami trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borkechev's guard.
Borkechev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Murakami wants to stand but Borkechev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Borkechev is trying to keep Murakami in close.
Borkechev wants to stand up but Murakami is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Borkechev drives through and clinches with Murakami against the cage.
Murakami lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borkechev.#TD2#
Borkechev jumps guard.
Borkechev looks winded!
Murakami wants to stand but Borkechev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Murakami stands and steps away. Borkechev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Borkechev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murakami fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borkechev looks to throw a body kick
and Murakami counters with a straight right hand.
Borkechev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Borkechev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Borkechev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murakami is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Borkechev 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. #SUB2#
Borkechev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murakami has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Murakami tries to escape but Borkechev is in control.
Borkechev wants to control but Murakami is keeping him busy.
Murakami is trying to buck Borkechev off.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Murakami is not content to let Borkechev control the position.
Murakami on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murakami tries to get out of the position.
Murakami is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Murakami gets caught napping as Borkechev dives in and scores a takedown. Murakami manages to retain guard.
Borkechev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murakami is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Murakami 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.
Borkechev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murakami is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borkechev is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Borkechev stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Murakami takes the fight into the clinch.
Borkechev tries to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling the position.
Murakami working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borkechev tries a knee to the head but Murakami blocks it.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Borkechev has Murakami pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Borkechev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murakami tumbling to the mat - Borkechev dives into Murakami's guard.
Murakami preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murakami wants to stand and escape but Borkechev is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shinzade Murakami will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murakami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Murakami connects with a body shot that sends Borkechev's belly button to the back.#CL#
Murakami has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borkechev backwards. #TD2#
Borkechev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murakami is refusing to be controlled, as Borkechev sits in 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.#T1#
Borkechev thows a huge punch but Murakami dodges it nicely.
Murakami is trying to stand back up but Borkechev is controlling him
Borkechev wants to take a breather but Murakami is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Borkechev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murakami on his heels. He'll look to pass Murakami's guard now, I'm sure.
Borkechev wants to control from the top but Murakami keeps moving. #SU2#
Borkechev stands up from Murakami's guard - Borkechev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Borkechev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Borkechev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Borkechev scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Murakami managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borkechev. #SU2#
Borkechev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Murakami throws a combination. Borkechev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borkechev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murakami counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Borkechev is rocked!
Murakami weaves into range and cracks Borkechev right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Borkechev goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Murakami is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinzade Murakami!
Shinzade Murakami decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2023

#R1#
Murakami throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Murakami misses. #CL#
Escobar gets a clinch. #TD#
Escobar tightens his grip and picks Murakami up, before dumping him to the ground. Murakami manages to land in guard.
Escobar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Escobar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Escobar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murakami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murakami keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murakami works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Escobar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Escobar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Escobar stops Murakami from standing up.
Escobar postures up in Murakami's guard and throws a big left but Murakami blocks it.
Escobar pushing down on Murakami's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Escobar stops Murakami from getting back to his feet.
Escobar thows a huge punch but Murakami dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Escobar 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.
Murakami pushes Escobar off looking to stand but Escobar dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Escobar is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Murakami is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Escobar!
Shinzade Murakami was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

Event: Highland 214
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Murakami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab. #CL#
Murakami instigates a clinch.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joe.
Joe tries a body shot but Murakami blocks it.
A short uppercut from Murakami.
Murakami swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Murakami.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe tries a body shot but Murakami blocks it.
Murakami tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe is looking to break free of the clinch but Murakami has double underhooks.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Joe can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Joe tries to circle away but Murakami has him pinned against the cage.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murakami tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Murakami keeps control of Joe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murakami pushes Joe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joe working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe tries to break free but Murakami pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murakami fails to land.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage. #T2#
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami misses with a punch on the inside.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Murakami.
Joe tries to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling the position.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Joe's ribcage. Joe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Murakami.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Murakami controls his hands.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murakami tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe wants to get back to striking at distance but Murakami won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murakami.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Murakami.
Murakami works on Joe's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Joe blocks a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Joe is looking to break free of the clinch but Murakami has double underhooks.
Murakami lands a body shot.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe lands with a right to the head.
Murakami misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Joe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joe can't break the clinch.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murakami lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Murakami fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Murakami looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murakami scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joe.
Joe lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Murakami lands with a left to the head.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Murakami.
Murakami tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murakami has him pressed against the cage.
Murakami tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murakami tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joe is trying to force a seperation but Murakami has the dominant position.
Joe prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murakami misses with a hook.
Joe misses with a looping left.
Joe tries to bum rush Murakami with a series of wild strikes but Murakami uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murakami misses with a hook to the body
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murakami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Murakami takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Joe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murakami to the mat! Murakami manages to get full guard.
Murakami is wriggling around but Joe manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Joe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Let's hope that Joe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
My spies in LA Fitness inform me that Joe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Joe.
Joe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Joe is continuing to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Joe stops Murakami from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joe misses with an uppercut.
Murakami misses with a combination
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Murakami gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Joe has had enough of the clinch but Murakami keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joe.
Joe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joe cracks Murakami with a nice body shot.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Murakami controls the action.
Murakami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami is working Joe over against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murakami has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Shinzade Murakami has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joe.#BC2#
Joe manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jobber Joe 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Murakami slips the punch.
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murakami.
Murakami tries to clinch up.
Murakami with a jab.
Murakami fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe defending well as Murakami loads up on a big left hand.
Joe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murakami fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joe throws out a counter right but Murakami avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Joe gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe stalling.
Joe thows a huge punch but Murakami dodges it nicely. #T1#
Murakami blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joe.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joe in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murakami is trying to stand back up but Joe is controlling him
Joe controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Joe clinches. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murakami misses with the head strike.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
Murakami lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe throws a head punch that misses.
Joe lands with a light punch inside.
Joe digs a right hand into Murakami's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murakami's gas tank.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Joe blocking some punches.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murakami's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land. #T3#
Joe blocks a body shot from Murakami.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Murakami avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Murakami tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe slowing the pace effectively.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
A shot in the inside from Murakami.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Murakami avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Nice body punch from Joe - that landed with a thud.
Joe blocks a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Joe breaks the clinch.
Joe misses with an uppercut.
Murakami swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Joe counter with a right hand.
Joe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murakami tries to clinch there but Joe circles away.
Joe 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.
Joe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murakami throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Joe throws out a counter right but Murakami avoids it with no problem.
Murakami moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.
Murakami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Joe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jobber Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jobber Joe!
Post fight, Jobber Joe took to the microphone: 'Highland Give me title shot,GIVe me chance at the Champ'.
The defeated Shinzade Murakami had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Murakami looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murakami enables Henderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murakami manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murakami knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murakami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson forces his way into half guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Henderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Henderson works his way into full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Murakami is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Henderson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Murakami is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Henderson!
Our winner, Harry Henderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Shinzade Murakami spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

Event: Highland 207
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Murakami takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stroker loads up on a big right hand but Murakami slips the punch.#CL#
Murakami clinches up with Stroker and pushes him back against the cage.
Stroker misses with some punches.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Stroker avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Stroker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stroker throws a head punch that misses.
Stroker prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Stroker controls the action.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murakami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Stroker tries a body shot but Murakami blocks it.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stroker misses with some punches.
Stroker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami works on Stroker's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroker throws a punch but it's blocked by Murakami.
Stroker's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stroker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murakami prevents a body shot from Stroker.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murakami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stroker throws a punch but it's blocked by Murakami. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Murakami.
Stroker prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami tries to work over Stroker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroker lands a hook that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
Stroker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stroker tries to work over Murakami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami prevents a body shot from Stroker.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stroker.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stroker misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stroker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murakami looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stroker struggles to land a body shot inside as Murakami controls his hands.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Stroker misses with the head strike.
Stroker struggles to land a body shot inside as Murakami controls his hands.
Murakami lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Stroker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stroker.
Stroker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stroker lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stroker tries to throw a body punch but Murakami avoids it by throwing Stroker back against the cage.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Stroker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murakami digs a right hand into Stroker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stroker's gas tank.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Stroker controls his hands.
Stroker prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stroker or not.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Stroker controls his hands.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Stroker.
Stroker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stroker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murakami backwards. #T3#
Stroker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murakami's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Murakami.
Stroker lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Murakami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stroker lands with a right to the head.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stroker's elbow.
Stroker lands a nice shot to the body.
Murakami blocks a body shot from Stroker.
Stroker misses with a punch on the inside.
Murakami tries to work over Stroker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stroker can't find room to land a body shot as Murakami controls the action.
Nice body punch from Murakami - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Murakami presses Stroker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murakami lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami.
Murakami tries to work over Stroker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroker lands a left hand.
Murakami scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stroker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murakami's elbow.
Stroker swings wildly with an uppercut but Murakami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stroker prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami scores with a shot to the side of Stroker's head.
Stroker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Stroker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stroker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stroker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murakami. Murakami circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stroker misses with a hook. Murakami ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Murakami. #CL2#
Stroker moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stroker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Stroker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Stroker.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stroker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stroker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroker misses with the head strike.
Murakami misses with some punches.
Stroker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murakami scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Murakami.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stroker has a couple of punches blocked by Murakami.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stroker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murakami's elbow.
Murakami digs a right hand into Stroker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stroker's gas tank.
Murakami tries to work over Stroker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
Murakami is working Stroker over against the cage.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Murakami pushes Stroker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shinzade Murakami has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stroker is breathing heavily.#T2#
Stroker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stroker prevents a body shot from Murakami.
A head punch on the inside from Stroker fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Stroker fails to land.
Stroker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murakami scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Stroker misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Murakami.
Murakami works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami gets through Stroker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Murakami blocks a body shot from Stroker.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Murakami works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murakami softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Stroker tries to throw a body punch but Murakami avoids it by throwing Stroker back against the cage.
Stroker misses with the head strike.
Stroker misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Stroker fails to land.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stroker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murakami scores with a hook to the body.
Murakami prevents a body shot from Stroker.
Stroker misses with some punches.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stroker lands a right hand.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Stroker controls his hands.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Murakami has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murakami lands a body punch. #T4#
Stroker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stroker.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stroker misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murakami.
Stroker misses with a body punch.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Stroker scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murakami digs a right hand into Stroker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stroker's gas tank.
Stroker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stroker blocks a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Stroker avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Murakami works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Murakami. #ROC#Stroker is rocked!
Murakami lands a body shot.
Stroker is still on wobbly legs! Can Murakami finish him?
Murakami lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Murakami works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Murakami forces Stroker back against the cage and clinches.
Murakami pushes Stroker against the cage. Murakami is working some dirty boxing. Murakami pushes off with a quick right hook! Stroker goes down! Stroker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Murakami moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinzade Murakami!
Shinzade Murakami thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Willie Stroker was interviewed post fight and said 'This is mahd silly mate! Fookin' mad innit! 'E knows I'd kick 'is arse innuh rematch!'.

Event: Highland 173
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1##CL#
Israel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami tries to work over Israel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Israel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murakami is keeping busy.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Israel blocking some punches.
Israel slowing the pace effectively.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami throws a punch but it's blocked by Israel.
Israel blocking some punches.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Murakami misses with a body punch. #T1#
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murakami misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murakami creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Murakami.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Good body shot from Murakami.
Murakami swings wildly with an uppercut but Israel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Israel prevents a body shot from Murakami.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Israel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Israel controls the action.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami presses Israel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Israel takes a shot to the head.
Murakami swings wildly with an uppercut but Israel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Murakami lands a nice shot to the body.
Israel taking a breather. #T3#
Murakami lands a right hand that snaps the head of Israel backwards.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murakami lands a body shot.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel blocks a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami blocks the elbow strike.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Israel prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Murakami scores with a hook to the body.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Israel wants to stall.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Israel is trying to stall.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murakami presses Israel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murakami blocks the elbow strike.
Israel looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinzade Murakami will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Israel forces Murakami back against the cage and clinches.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murakami is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Murakami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami works on Israel's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Murakami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami digs a right hand into Israel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Israel's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Murakami tries to work over Israel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami lands a body punch.
Israel stalling.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Israel tries to stall but Murakami uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murakami takes an elbow to the forehead.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Israel controls the action.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sega Israel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Israel is trying to maintain a safe position but Murakami gets an underhook and turns Israel into the cage.
Murakami works on Israel's body with a couple of short punches.
Murakami blocks the elbow strike.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murakami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Israel's ribcage. Israel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murakami works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Israel is trying to stall.
Murakami lands a left hand.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Israel controls his hands.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Murakami throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Israels head.
Murakami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Israel backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Murakami as the two fighters clinch.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Israel controls his hands.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Sega Israel has been cut.
A short right from Murakami on the inside. #T4#
Israel prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Murakami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Nice body punch from Murakami - that landed with a thud.
Murakami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Israel controls the action.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Israel controls his hands.
Murakami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Murakami throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Israels head.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Israel's ribcage. Israel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Murakami tries to work over Israel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sega Israel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Murakami clinches.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Murakami lands with a short shot to the head.
Murakami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Israel backwards.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Murakami lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Israel is rocked!
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oh Israel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Murakami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murakami lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel. #T1#
Murakami presses Israel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
Israel seems to have got his legs back now.
Murakami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
We've been informed that Murakami has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami gets through Israel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Murakami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Israel controls his hands.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Murakami shrugs off.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Israel blocks a body shot from Murakami.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Israel is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Murakami.
Israel wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Sega Israel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinzade Murakami is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Israel trying to stall but Murakami improves his position.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Israel's ribcage. Israel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Israel's ribcage. Israel let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Murakami scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murakami lands a body punch.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Murakami scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Murakami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Israel backwards.
Israel is trying to stall.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami presses Israel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinzade Murakami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murakami 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinzade Murakami!
A victorious Shinzade Murakami thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 159
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Murakami waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mosey.
Mosey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murakami as he avoids it easily.
Murakami lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mosey at a distance.
Mosey misses with a body shot.
Mosey fails with the takedown
and Murakami counters with a stiff right hand.
Mosey jabs at Murakami's body.#CL2#
Murakami has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mosey's elbow.
Murakami misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mosey.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mosey's elbow.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Murakami prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Mosey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mosey blocking some punches.
Murakami tries to work over Mosey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mosey prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mosey prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mosey's elbow.
Murakami swings wildly with an uppercut but Mosey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mosey has Murakami pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murakami manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mosey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Mosey controls the action.
A short right from Murakami on the inside.
Murakami is pressed up against the cage. Mosey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murakami down to the mat. Murakami avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mosey shoots and misses
and Murakami counters with a nice body shot.
Mosey ducks under a wild hook from Murakami.
Murakami throws an overhand right that lands on Mosey's shoulder, as Mosey tries to avoid the shot.
Mosey just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Mosey misses.
Murakami misses the shot to the body.
Mosey feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Murakami displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mosey.
Murakami swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mosey.
Mosey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Murakami clinches up with Mosey and pushes him back against the cage.
Murakami tries a body shot but Mosey blocks it.
Mosey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murakami avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murakami lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murakami throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moseys head.
Mosey goes for a takedown attempt but Murakami pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shinzade Murakami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mosey shoots and misses
and Murakami counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Mosey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mosey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murakami counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mosey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murakami.
Murakami misses with a straight left.
Murakami lands with a nice body punch.
Murakami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mosey shoots for a takedown but Murakami saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lil Mosey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Murakami.#TD#
Mosey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murakami!#SUB#
Mosey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mosey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mosey slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mosey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murakami tries to avoid it but Mosey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murakami to the ground. Murakami escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murakami looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosey is just out of range.
Mosey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mosey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murakami counters with a straight right hand.
Murakami slips a straight right by Mosey.
Mosey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murakami counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Mosey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murakami avoids the body shot from Mosey. #CL2#
Murakami closes the distance and pushes Mosey back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mosey can't get the takedown.
Murakami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Murakami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murakami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mosey backwards.
Murakami tries to work over Mosey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami tries to work over Mosey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mosey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murakami after a bit of a struggle.
Mosey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mosey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murakami lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Murakami tries to work over Mosey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Mosey jumps guard.
Murakami wants to stand and escape but instead Mosey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mosey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mosey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Murakami can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mosey controls the pace.
Mosey passes Murakami's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mosey wants to pass the guard but Murakami is defending well.
We've been informed that Murakami has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Well, if Mosey 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.
Mosey works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Murakami wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mosey.
Mosey looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Mosey looking to isolate an arm here. Murakami doesn't see it coming and as Mosey extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mosey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lil Mosey!
In defeat, Shinzade Murakami stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

Event: Highland 154
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Murakami cracks Masters with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Murakami moves into the clinch.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
Masters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murakami to keep the fight standing.
Murakami makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murakami prevents the takedown attempt.
Murakami tries a body shot but Masters blocks it.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Murakami lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murakami misses with the head strike.
Murakami throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Murakami. #T1#
Murakami lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Masters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shinzade Murakami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Millard Masters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Murakami presses Masters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Masters prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Masters has clasped his hands together around Murakami's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Murakami bucks up and tries to throw Masters off but instead Masters has got his back!
Murakami wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Masters is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Masters is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Murakami with him. Murakami is trying to defend but Masters has an arm under the chin now! Murakami grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Millard Masters!
Millard Masters gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Shinzade Murakami spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

Event: Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Murakami misses with a body shot.
Bye appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murakami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murakami moves in looking to clinch but Bye pushes him off.
Bye tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murakami sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bye somewhat.
Murakami connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murakami lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bye is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murakami's half guard.
Murakami tries to kick Bye off but Bye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Bye wants to work for an arm triangle but Murakami is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Bye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Bye maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Murakami could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bye has cracked it and Murakami is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bye!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bye Bye!
A very excited looking Bye Bye rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Shinzade Murakami spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

Event: Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Murakami moves in looking to clinch but Haber Jr pushes him off.
Murakami uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haber Jr.
Haber Jr takes a swing at Murakami's ribcage but misses.
Murakami seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murakami scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haber Jr throws a hook but Murakami blocks it.
Haber Jr misses with a body punch
and Murakami counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haber Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murakami.
Haber Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Haber Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murakami's hands.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murakami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haber Jr throws a lazy right hand but Murakami sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haber Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Haber Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haber Jr scores with a hook to the body. Murakami takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Murakami misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Haber Jr misses. #T1#
Murakami scores with a hook to the body. Haber Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murakami ducks under a wild hook from Haber Jr.
Haber Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murakami slips under a jab from Haber Jr.
Murakami takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haber Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murakami.
Haber Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murakami slips under a jab.
Haber Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Haber Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Murakami throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haber Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murakami uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haber Jr.
Haber Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Murakami scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murakami is looking to wear down Haber Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haber Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Murakami clinches.
Haber Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami keeps control of Haber Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murakami lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haber Jr.
Murakami looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami lands with a right to the head.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murakami keeps control of Haber Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Haber Jr avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haber Jr is trying to force a seperation but Murakami has the dominant position.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Haber Jr is trying to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling him.
Haber Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murakami.
A hook to the body from Murakami.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haber Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami pushes Haber Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Murakami. #BC2#
Haber Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haber Jr connects with a body shot.
Murakami throws a jab but it's blocked by Haber Jr.
Haber Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Murakami swings for the body but Haber Jr moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haber Jr! But no joy.
Murakami wants to clinch but Haber Jr slips to the side
and Haber Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Haber Jr avoids the body shot from Murakami.
Murakami tries to clinch up.
Haber Jr swings widly with a right hand
letting Murakami counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murakami throws a hook but Haber Jr avoids it easily.
Haber Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haber Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murakami.
Murakami misses with a jab to the body
enabling Haber Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Haber Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murakami tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haber Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haber Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Murakami wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haber Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murakami manages to avoid it.
Haber Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Waramunt Haber Jr 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#
Haber Jr slips a jab from Murakami.
Haber Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haber Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murakami scores with a jab to the head.
Murakami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murakami lands a jab to the head.
Haber Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Murakami just misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haber Jr.
Murakami throws a lazy right hand but Haber Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haber Jr throws out a counter right but Murakami avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Haber Jr.
Murakami scores with a jab.
Haber Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murakami on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Murakami connects with a looping right hand.
Haber Jr connects with a right that clearly hurt Murakami. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Haber Jr proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Murakami collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waramunt Haber Jr!
Our winner, Waramunt Haber Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Shinzade Murakami stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

Event: Highland 128
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Bernier dives in and grabs Murakami's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murakami pushes down on Bernier's head and hops out.
Murakami tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murakami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bernier shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Murakami clinches up against the cage.
Bernier prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernier misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami working aggressively here.
Murakami softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murakami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernier backwards.
Murakami tries a body shot but Bernier blocks it. #T1#
Murakami scores with a shoulder strike.
Bernier prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Bernier prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Nice body punch from Murakami - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Bernier pulls guard successfully.
Bernier 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.
Bernier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murakami wants to get up but he can't break Bernier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bernier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Bernier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murakami can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bernier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murakami would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB#
Bernier is looking for a triangle but Murakami pushes his legs off easily.
Murakami is looking to stand up but Bernier won't let him. #SUB#
Bernier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami wants to get up but he can't break Bernier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Bernier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murakami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bernier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murakami defends well.#SUB#
Bernier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Bernier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murakami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murakami manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bernier is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bernier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murakami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bernier has a closed guard, preventing Murakami from standing up.
Murakami really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murakami is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU2#
Murakami gets to his feet - Bernier follows without any prompting.
Bernier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murakami.#T4#
Bernier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murakami defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Bernier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Murakami gets caught napping as Bernier dives in and scores a takedown. Murakami manages to retain guard.
Bernier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bernier wants to pass the guard but Murakami is keeping the position.
Murakami is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Bernier 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#
A left lands for Murakami.
Nice defenses there by Bernier.
Bernier with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Murakami counter with a right hand.
Bernier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murakami defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bernier.
Murakami uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Murakami clinches with his opponent.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier tries to pull guard but Murakami holds him up against the cage and eventually Bernier drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Bernier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernier tries to pull guard but Murakami won't allow it. #TD#
Bernier jumps guard and drags Murakami to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1##SUB#
Bernier looking for a triangle here. Murakami is fighting it but it looks tight! Bernier pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Murakami is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Guy Bernier!
A relieved looking Guy Bernier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Shinzade Murakami had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

Event: Highland 123
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Crumper has a takedown stuffed.
Crumper goes for a double leg but Murakami avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murakami continues to drive forward.
Crumper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murakami defends well and Crumper ends up having to push Murakami into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shinzade Murakami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.
Murakami scores with a nice strike.
Crumper shoots for a takedown but Murakami saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murakami connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crumper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murakami finds it's way round the side to connect with Crumper's head.
Crumper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murakami swivels and escapes.
Murakami cracks Crumper with a good jab.
Crumper moves out of range as Murakami strikes.#TD2#
Crumper gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crumper trying to mount his opponent but Murakami defends it.
Crumper slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Murakami taking some punishment here, with Crumper in his half guard.
Crumper trying to control from half guard but Murakami is working away.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crumper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crumper is looking to advance position but Murakami won't allow it. #SUB2#
Crumper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murakami doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crumper.
Murakami knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crumper on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crumper is pressing down on Murakami's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murakami is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Crumper there.
Crumper is pressing down on Murakami's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murakami is holding on for now.
Murakami is not content to let Crumper control the position.#T3#
Crumper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murakami is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crumper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crumper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crumper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crumper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murakami on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murakami tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Crumper is working for a kimura but Murakami is defending it quite comfortably. #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 takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crumper passes to full mount!
Crumper is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crumper won't let Murakami get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Crumper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Crumper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murakami counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Murakami. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murakami.
Nice shot by Murakami.
Murakami fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murakami misses with a body shot.
Murakami leaves Crumper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Murakami was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crumper.
Murakami stuffs the takedown.
Shinzade Murakami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.
Crumper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crumper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crumper shoots in looking for a takedown but Murakami manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crumper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt
and Crumper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Murakami fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crumper, pushing him back against the cage.
Murakami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crumper can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murakami lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murakami tries a body shot but Crumper blocks it. #T1#
Crumper prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Crumper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murakami is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crumper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crumper blocks a body shot from Murakami.
Crumper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murakami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murakami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crumper backwards.
Crumper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murakami gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crumper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murakami gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crumper is breathing heavily.
Murakami lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murakami lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crumper or not.
Crumper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murakami lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crumper backwards. #T2#
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crumper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murakami pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crumper shoots and misses
and Murakami makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crumper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murakami sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crumper walks into a stiff left hand from Murakami.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murakami sizes up Crumper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Crumper is rocked!
Murakami cracks Crumper with a left hook right on the temple and Crumper goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Murakami lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Crumper is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinzade Murakami!
A victorious Shinzade Murakami thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 111
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Murakami tries to clinch but Mosey is having none of it.
Murakami tries to clinch but Mosey is having none of it.
Mosey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murakami dips to his left and cracks Mosey with an uppercut!
Murakami throws a good cross that connects.
Murakami connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Murakami.
Mosey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mosey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mosey has his takedown stuffed
and Murakami counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Mosey is rocked!#CL#
Murakami has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murakami.
Murakami lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Murakami lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mosey looking for a takedown.
Murakami lands a shot to the body.
Murakami lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Murakami.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Murakami lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami.
Mosey blocks a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Mosey avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage. #T2#
Mosey has Murakami pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murakami manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shinzade Murakami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Mosey.
Mosey goes for a takedown attempt but Murakami pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murakami uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mosey has time to react.
Mosey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Murakami.
Mosey darts in looking for a takedown but Murakami gets double underhooks and turns Mosey into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murakami, as that shot connected.
Murakami doesn't manage to clinch there - Mosey circles away.
Murakami lands with a good body shot.
Murakami connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mosey is still on wobbly legs! Can Murakami finish him?
Murakami is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murakami just misses with a punch to the body.
Mosey seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Murakami there.
Murakami getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mosey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murakami defends it nicely.
Mosey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murakami with a jab.
Murakami displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mosey.
Shinzade Murakami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Mosey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murakami manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Mosey tries to free his leg and advance position but Murakami is retaining full guard.
Mosey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murakami on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murakami tries to get out of the position.
Mosey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Murakami keeping moving, preventing Mosey from controlling successfully.
Murakami is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mosey is controlling him.
Mosey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murakami wants to stand but Mosey is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Murakami scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Mosey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murakami did well to prevent Mosey getting side control.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murakami wants to get back to his feet.
Mosey slows the pace down in half guard.
Mosey tries to pass to full mount but Murakami defends it.
Mosey is looking to take a break and control but Murakami is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murakami looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Mosey wants to pass the guard but Murakami is defending well.
Mosey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murakami keeps working.
Mosey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murakami tries to kick Mosey off but Mosey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mosey passes to full mount!
Mosey controlling the pace for now.
Murakami knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mosey on the ground.
Murakami is trying to stand.
Mosey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murakami's face.
Murakami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mosey can do to turn this around?#T2#
Mosey looking to control but Murakami is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mosey is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murakami can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Mosey is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murakami can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Mosey looking for a guillotine from mount but Murakami is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mosey is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Murakami to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murakami shrugs it off.
Murakami's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Mosey has hold of Murakami's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Murakami manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mosey seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Murakami is holding on tight.
Mosey throws some wild stikes that Murakami manages to avoid easily.
Mosey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mosey looking to isolate an arm here. Murakami doesn't see it coming and as Mosey extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mosey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lil Mosey!
The defeated Shinzade Murakami had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

Event: IFC 5-Heart vs Carter
Date: Oct 19, 2021

#R1##CL#
Murakami closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murakami.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Jordan lands an elbow just above Murakami 's eye.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Jordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami pushes Jordan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Murakami scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Murakami.
Nice body punch from Murakami.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow. #T1#
Murakami tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Murakami blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Murakami tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jordan is stalling here.
Jordan is trying to stall.
A short right from Murakami on the inside. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jordan.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Jordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Jordan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Murakami.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan cracks Murakami with a nice body shot.#T3#
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Murakami swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jordan throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Murakami throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Jordan.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Murakami tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan trying to stall but Murakami improves his position.
Murakami tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Murakami scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Jordan is working Murakami over against the cage.
A short left from Murakami.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
Jordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murakami misses with a body shot.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Jordan misses.
Jordan ducks right into an uppercut from Murakami.
Murakami missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Jordan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Jordan moves into range and clinches up with Murakami.
Murakami lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jordan.
Murakami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jordan stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan trying to stall but Murakami improves his position.
Murakami makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Shinzade Murakami has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Murakami pushes Jordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan wants to stall.
Jordan working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jordan.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Murakami controls the action.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan stalling against the cage.
Murakami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jordan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Murakami lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murakami's defenses.
Jordan stalls.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan tries to work over Murakami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murakami scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Murakami controls his hands.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Murakami lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Murakami.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Murakami on the inside.
Jordan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Murakami works on Jordan's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Murakami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan tries to work over Murakami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Murakami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Murakami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Murakami moves into range and clinches up with Jordan.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Murakami throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
Murakami scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Murakami controls his hands.
Murakami working aggressively here.
Murakami is working Jordan over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Murakami misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Jordan is working Murakami over against the cage.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Jordan.
Murakami tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami presses Jordan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Murakami as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Murakami lands a shoulder strike.
Jordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Murakami.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murakami cracks Jordan with a nice body shot.
Jordan misses with an elbow strike.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow. #T3#
Jordan prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murakami as Jordan tries to tie him up.
Murakami lands a body punch.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Jordan.
Shinzade Murakami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murakami lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murakami pushes Jordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Murakami.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Murakami misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami works on Jordan's body with a couple of short punches.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinzade Murakami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murakami 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinzade Murakami!
A very excited looking Shinzade Murakami 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: NYCL 23 - Bateman vs Daverio
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Vajag throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Murakami gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vajag is trying to break free.
Vajag definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murakami lands with a left to the head.
Vajag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murakami lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Vajag controls the action.
Murakami lands a body punch.
Vajag is trying to push Murakami away but Murakami has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vajag has had enough of the clinch but Murakami keeps him there for the moment.
Murakami effectively controlling the action here.
Murakami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Vajag controls the action.
Murakami digs a right hand into Vajag's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vajag's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Vajag's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Vajag controls his hands.
Vajag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vajag is trying to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Murakami digs a right hand into Vajag's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vajag's gas tank.
Murakami cracks Vajag with a nice body shot.
Vajag is trying to stall.
Vajag is trying to break the clinch but Murakami has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Murakami.
Murakami prevents Vajag from breaking the clinch.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami stalling in the clinch.
Murakami looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami tries to work over Vajag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vajag struggles to land a body shot inside as Murakami controls his hands.
Come on Vajag - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Vajag tries to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling the position.
Murakami lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Vajag misses with a body punch.
Murakami lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vajag backwards.
Murakami has Vajag pressed against the cage, preventing Vajag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Vajag's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vajag wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami keeps control of Vajag as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murakami stalling in the clinch.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vajag's elbow.
Murakami has Vajag pushed against the cage.
Vajag avoiding damage.
Vajag tries to break free but Murakami pushes him back against the cage.
Vajag is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murakami is keeping busy.#T3#
Vajag is trying to force a seperation but Murakami has the dominant position.
Murakami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vajag tries to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling the position.
Vajag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vajag misses with a body punch.
Murakami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vajag's efforts to push away.
Vajag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Murakami tries a body shot but Vajag blocks it.
Vajag is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Murakami.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murakami.
Vajag tries to circle away but Murakami has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Murakami.
Murakami lands a hook that snaps the head of Vajag backwards.
Murakami lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Vajag controls his hands. #T4#
Vajag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vajag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murakami has him pressed against the cage.
Vajag misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Vajag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vajag lands a two punch combo.
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!
Donk. Murakami catches Vajag right on the button with a cross.
Vajag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murakami counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murakami just misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami connects with a body shot that sends Vajag's belly button to the back.
Vajag throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murakami counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murakami wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murakami lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Murakami closes the distance and pushes Vajag back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vajag wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vajag tries to bum rush Murakami with a series of wild strikes but Murakami uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vajag lands a really nice looking cross but Murakami seems unphased.
Vajag takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vajag jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vajag falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murakami counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vajag misses with a double jab.
Vajag takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vajag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murakami.
Murakami thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murakami lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vajag falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murakami counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Murakami as he connects with a hook.
Murakami has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vajag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murakami counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Vajag throws a lazy right hand but Murakami sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Murakami misses the target.
Vajag defending well as Murakami loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Murakami gets a clinch.
Vajag is trying to break free.
Vajag tries to circle away but Murakami has him pinned against the cage.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vajag's elbow.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Vajag avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vajag's efforts to push away.
Vajag takes a shot to the head.
Murakami lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vajag.
A hook to the body from Murakami.
A short uppercut from Murakami.
Murakami softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murakami has Vajag pressed against the cage, preventing Vajag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murakami makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murakami lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vajag backwards.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vajag.
Shinzade Murakami seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vajag prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Vajag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vajag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vajag is trying to break the clinch but Murakami has him pressed against the cage.
Vajag takes a shot to the head.
Murakami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike.
Murakami dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murakami lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vajag or not.
Vajag tries to circle away but Murakami has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murakami.
Vajag working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Murakami.
Murakami stalling the fight.
Vajag has had enough of the clinch but Murakami keeps him there for the moment.
Murakami pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vajag prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Vajag being controlled against the cage.
Murakami lands a body shot.
Vajag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vajag is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vajag tries to circle away but Murakami has him pinned against the cage.
Vajag takes a shot to the head.
Vajag working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Vajag can't break the clinch.
Murakami lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vajag backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murakami.
Vajag tries to break free but Murakami pushes him back against the cage.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Murakami.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami.
Murakami taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murakami.
Vajag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vajag's elbow.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vajag wants to break free but Murakami has control.
Vajag wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vajag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vajag letting Murakami take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Murakami moves into range and clinches up with Vajag.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vajag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murakami has him pressed against the cage.
Vajag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murakami has him pressed against the cage.
Vajag tries to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling the position.
Vajag working hard to break the clinch.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murakami lands a shot to the body.
Murakami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Murakami as the two fighters clinch.
Murakami keeps control of Vajag as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami lands with a short shot to the head.
Vajag wants to break free but Murakami has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami. #T1#
Murakami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Vajag controls his hands.
Murakami presses Vajag against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vajag trying to stall but Murakami improves his position.
Vajag tries to circle away but Murakami has him pinned against the cage.
Murakami lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vajag or not.
Vajag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Murakami.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Vajag controls the action.
A short left from Murakami.
Murakami is working Vajag over against the cage.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Vajag controls his hands.
Murakami has Vajag pressed against the cage, preventing Vajag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Murakami is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Murakami prevents Vajag from breaking the clinch.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Murakami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vajag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Murakami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vajag's efforts to push away.
Vajag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murakami has him pressed against the cage.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Vajag stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami lands a body punch.
Vajag is trying to force a seperation but Murakami has the dominant position.
Murakami is working Vajag over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murakami just leaning against Vajag, taking a breather.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murakami.
Murakami lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murakami is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vajag has had enough of the clinch but Murakami keeps him there for the moment.
Vajag is trying to break the clinch but Murakami has him pressed against the cage.
Vajag has had enough of the clinch but Murakami keeps him there for the moment.
Shinzade Murakami is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murakami has Vajag pushed against the cage.
Murakami stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vajag is trying to break the clinch but Murakami has him pressed against the cage.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vajag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Vajag controls his hands. #T4#
Murakami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murakami is stalling here.
Murakami lands a body shot.
Murakami has Vajag pressed against the cage, preventing Vajag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murakami tries to work over Vajag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Vajag avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Vajag has had enough of the clinch but Murakami keeps him there for the moment.
Vajag is looking to break free of the clinch but Murakami has double underhooks.
Murakami lands with a left to the head.
Vajag tries to circle away but Murakami has him pinned against the cage.
Murakami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vajag's efforts to push away.
Murakami lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vajag's elbow.
Aktiv Vajag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murakami is stalling here.
Murakami misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinzade Murakami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murakami 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinzade Murakami!
Shinzade Murakami managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview.

Event: NYCL 17 - Hittah vs Wellstone
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Murakami lands a head shot.
Jenning throws a body kick that misses
enabling Murakami to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Murakami.
Murakami connects with a body shot that sends Jenning's belly button to the back.
Murakami misses with a hook. Jenning ducked under it nicely.
Murakami swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Jenning counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murakami!
Jenning tries to score with some ground and pound. Murakami controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Jenning is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Murakami looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jenning gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Murakami is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jenning lets go of the hold and Murakami can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Jenning!
Xavier Jenning decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2021

#R1#
Murakami misses with a wild body shot.
Murakami throws a looping overhand right but Al Abdullah ducks down to avoid it.
Al Abdullah gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Murakami gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Al Abdullah is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinzade Murakami!
Aquila Al Abdullah was interviewed post fight and said 'NO MAS OLATS'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Huntoon Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shinzade Murakami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murakami misses with a hook.
Huntoon Jr defending well as Murakami loads up on a big left hand.
Murakami pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huntoon Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murakami but Murakami pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Murakami on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huntoon Jr ducks under a wild hook from Murakami.
A big left from Murakami misses.
Murakami fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huntoon Jr on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Mark Huntoon Jr has been cut.
and Murakami counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Huntoon Jr! He's just covering up as Murakami starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinzade Murakami!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Murakami misses the jab.
Kyoshi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kyoshi closes the distance and clinches up with Murakami, looking for a takedown. Kyoshi pushes Murakami against the cage but Murakami circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kyoshi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murakami pinned against the cage. Murakami gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kyoshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murakami sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kyoshi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genji Kyoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Murakami as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Genji Kyoshi has been cut.
Murakami throws a monster overhand right that drops Kyoshi! Murakami follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinzade Murakami!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2021

#R1#
Zasuzaki slips a straight right by Murakami.
Zasuzaki tries to land a front kick but Murakami steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zasuzaki tries to clinch up.
Zasuzaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murakami avoids it really well and circles away.
Murakami looks to land a left hand but Zasuzaki moved out of range nicely.
Murakami connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Murakami throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murakami misses with a looping right.
As Murakami looks to move away, Zasuzaki throws a big counter combo but Murakami just gets out of the way.
Murakami connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murakami cracks Zasuzaki with an open hand slap.#ROC2#Zasuzaki is rocked!
Murakami closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Zasuzaki out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinzade Murakami!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Murakami jabs ru right on the nose. ru blinks but takes it well.
Murakami lands a really nice looking cross but ru seems unphased.
ru leaves his chin hanging out and Murakami seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! ru crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinzade Murakami!

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